First human blood transfusion

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15 June, 1667

First human blood transfusion was administered by Dr. Jean-Baptiste Denys on 15th June 1667.

Dr. Densy transfused about 12 ounces of sheep blood into a 15-year old boy. Thus, it was a Xenotransfusion – transfer of blood of one species into another.