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Richard Oriani
1920Jul, 19

Richard Oriani

Richard Oriani, Salvadoran-American metallurgist and engineer (d. 2015)
Richard A. Oriani (July 19, 1920 – August 11, 2015) was an El Salvador-born American chemical engineer and metallurgist who was instrumental in the study of the effects of hydrogen in metal. He also made significant contributions to the field of cold fusion.

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  • 19Jan

    League of Nations

    The United States Senate votes against joining the League of Nations.
  • 8Mar

    Arab

    The Arab Kingdom of Syria, the first modern Arab state to come into existence, is established.
  • 19Mar

    Treaty of Versailles

    The United States Senate rejects the Treaty of Versailles for the second time (the first time was on November 19, 1919).
  • 28Apr

    Soviet Union

    Azerbaijan is added to the Soviet Union.
  • 25Oct

    Sinn Féin

    After 74 days on hunger strike in Brixton Prison, England, the Sinn Féin Lord Mayor of Cork, Terence MacSwiney dies.