Births on December 21

Frank Fenner

Born on December 21, 1914

Frank Fenner, Australian microbiologist and virologist (d. 2010)

Frank John Fenner (21 December 1914 – 22 November 2010) was an Australian scientist with a distinguished career in the field of virology. His two greatest achievements are cited as overseeing the eradication of smallpox, and the control of Australia's rabbit plague through the introduction of Myxoma virus.The Australian Academy of Science awards annually the prestigious Fenner Medal for distinguished research in biology by a scientist under 40 years of age.

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Events on 1914

28 Jun

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria
Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife Sophie are assassinated in Sarajevo; this is the casus belli of World War I.
26 Jul

Bulgaria
Serbia and Bulgaria interrupt diplomatic relationship.
5 Aug

Traffic light
In Cleveland, Ohio, the first electric traffic light is installed.
15 Aug

Frank Lloyd Wright
A servant of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright murders seven people and sets fire to the living quarters of Wright's Wisconsin home, Taliesin.
1 Sep

Petrograd
St. Petersburg, Russia, changes its name to Petrograd.

Births on December 21

Frank Fenner

Born on December 21, 1914

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Events on 1914

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria

Bulgaria

Traffic light

Frank Lloyd Wright

Petrograd