12 October 1928 October 11, 2014 Author: Staff An iron lung respirator is used for the first time at the Children’s Hospital in Boston. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for 'tis better to be alone than in bad company." George Washington — Click here for more from George Washington Related posts: 2 October 1928 7 July 1928 7 July 1928 12 October 2000 12 October 1979 12 October 2002 11 October 1982 Categories: History Tags: 12 October, 1928