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What Happened on December 21, 1898

Historical Events

Curies Discover Radium

Scientists Pierre and Marie Curie discover radium

Famous Birthdays

  • Ira S. Bowen, American physicist and astronomer (Mt Wilson/Palomar), born in Seneca Falls, New York (d. 1973)

About December 21, 1898

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 125 years, 6 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Sagittarius