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1901May, 10

John Desmond Bernal

John Desmond Bernal, Irish-English crystallographer and physicist (d. 1971)
John Desmond Bernal (; 10 May 1901 – 15 September 1971) was an Irish scientist who pioneered the use of X-ray crystallography in molecular biology. He published extensively on the history of science. In addition, Bernal wrote popular books on science and society, and he was also a communist activist and a member of the Communist Party of Great Britain (CPGB).

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  • 25Feb

    U.S. Steel

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  • 11Jun

    Cook Islands

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  • 14Sep

    Assassination of William McKinley

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  • 12Oct

    White House

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