Historical Events on November 28
Birth of Athanasius Kircher (1680)
On November 28, 1680, German Jesuit scholar and polymath Athanasius Kircher was born. His research spanned various fields, including biology, where he investigated species migration, and medicine, where he analyzed blood samples from plague patients. Kircher made significant contributions by correctly identifying that microorganisms were responsible for the plague.
Death of Luke Howard (1772)
On this day in 1772, British manufacturing chemist and amateur meteorologist Luke Howard passed away. Often referred to as the ‘father of meteorology,’ Howard was also recognized for his contributions to botany and his studies on climate patterns within urban environments.
Death of Choh Hao Li (1987)
Chinese-born U.S. biochemist Choh Hao Li died on November 28, 1987. He is best known for his groundbreaking work in determining that the pituitary growth hormone, known as somatotropin, consists of 256 amino acid chains and for successfully synthesizing this hormone.