509 years ago: Flemish botanist Rembert Dodoens born.
July 9, 2026This insight lists historic events that occurred on the same day in the past.
9 July 1517: Birthday of Rembert Dodoens. He was a Flemish physician and botanist known as the father of botany, who spent time in Basel from 1542 to 1546. See wikipedia for more information.
9 July 1831: Birthday of Wilhelm His Sr. He was a Swiss anatomist who became a professor at the University of Basel in 1857 and made important discoveries in embryology and anatomy. See wikipedia for more information.
9 July 2007: The TGV high-speed train connects Basel with Paris in only three hours. See wikipedia for more information.
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