February 19 1985 February 18, 2021 Author: Staff William J. Schroeder becomes the first recipient of an artificial heart to leave the hospital. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Woe to the man whose heart has not learned while young to hope, to love - and to put its trust in life." Joseph Conrad — Click here for more from Joseph Conrad Related posts: 19 September 1952 16 February 1985 16 February 1985 2 April 1972 16 February 1985 19 February 1985 16 February 1985 16 February 1985 2 July 2001 20 December 1985 Categories: History Tags: 1985, February 19