December 2, 1920

Marian (Ruth Kruse) Breland Bailey, a pioneer in the field of animal behavior, was born. Marian and her first husband, Keller Breland, were the first to use operant conditioning technology for commercial purposes. From their Hot Springs (Garland County) farm, the Brelands exported the new technology all over the world.

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