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It happened today: Wilhelm His Jr. born
Published: December 21, 2025 · Period: 2025-12-19This insight lists historic events that occurred on the same day in the past.
Wilhelm His Jr. was born on December 19, 1863. He was a Swiss cardiologist and anatomist renowned for discovering the bundle of His, which is essential for the transmission of electrical impulses in the heart. Although his connection to Basel is through his Swiss heritage, he later became a professor in Berlin, where he made significant contributions to understanding the cellular origins of the heartbeat. His work led to the naming of Werner–His disease and the Angle of His, underscoring his lasting impact on medical science. See wikipedia for more information.
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