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Wilbur R. Franks
1901Mar, 4

Wilbur R. Franks

Wilbur R. Franks, Canadian scientist, invented the g-suit (d. 1986)
Wilbur Rounding Franks, OBE (4 March 1901 – 4 January 1986) was a Canadian scientist, notable as the inventor of the anti-gravity suit or G-suit, and for his work in cancer research.

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Events on 1901

  • 15Feb

    Alianza Lima

    The association football club Alianza Lima is founded in Lima, Peru, under the name Sport Alianza.
  • 25Feb

    U.S. Steel

    J. P. Morgan incorporates the United States Steel Corporation.
  • 11Jun

    Cook Islands

    The boundaries of the Colony of New Zealand are extended by the UK to include the Cook Islands.
  • 14Sep

    Assassination of William McKinley

    U.S. President William McKinley dies after an assassination attempt on September 6, and is succeeded by Vice President Theodore Roosevelt.
  • 12Oct

    White House

    President Theodore Roosevelt officially renames the "Executive Mansion" to the White House.