Deaths on December 2

Mária Telkes

Died on December 2, 1995

Mária Telkes, Hungarian-American biophysicist and chemist (b. 1900)

Mária Telkes (December 12, 1900 – December 2, 1995) was a Hungarian-American biophysicist, scientist and inventor who worked on solar energy technologies.

Telkes is considered one of the founders of solar thermal storage systems, earning her the nickname The Sun Queen.Telkes was a prolific inventor of practical thermal devices, including a miniature desalination unit (solar still) for use on lifeboats, which used solar power and condensation to collect potable water. The still saved the lives of airmen and sailors who would have been without water when abandoned at sea. Over the course of her career, Telkes earned more than 20 patents, including one for a functional solar oven.

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Events on 1995

16 Mar

Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution
Mississippi formally ratifies the Thirteenth Amendment, becoming the last state to approve the abolition of slavery. The Thirteenth Amendment was officially ratified in 1865.
20 Mar

Sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway
The Japanese cult Aum Shinrikyo carries out a sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway, killing 12 and wounding over 1,300 people.
5 Aug

Operation Storm
Yugoslav Wars: The city of Knin, Croatia, a significant Serb stronghold, is captured by Croatian forces during Operation Storm. The date is celebrated in Croatia as Victory Day.
19 Sep

Unabomber
The Washington Post and The New York Times publish the Unabomber's manifesto.
30 Oct

Quebec referendum, 1995
Quebec citizens narrowly vote (50.58% to 49.42%) in favour of remaining a province of Canada in their second referendum on national sovereignty.

Deaths on December 2

Mária Telkes

Died on December 2, 1995

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Events on 1995

Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution

Sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway

Operation Storm

Unabomber

Quebec referendum, 1995