1882 – First recognition of hypnotism

Jean-Martin Charcot presented "On the Various Nervous States Determined by Hypnotization in Hysterics" to the French Academy of Sciences in Paris. Charcot's paper was the first that the academy consented to hear on any form of hypnotism. The event marked further study of hypnotism with a stamp of scientific legitimacy.


Type of event: Other Notable Event

Country: France

Region: Europe and the former USSR