Historical Events on Births and Deaths
Birth of Paul Karrer
(1889) Swiss organic chemist Paul Karrer was born. He is renowned for his significant contributions to vitamin research.
Passing of François Duvalier
(1971) François Duvalier, the President of Haiti, passed away. His legacy includes not only his presidency but also his efforts as a physician in combating diseases such as malaria.
Death of Alexander Ivanovich Oparin
(1980) Soviet chemist Alexander Ivanovich Oparin died. He is best known for his theory on the origin of life and his research on enzymes.