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What Happened on August 8, 1901

Famous Birthdays

  • Ernest Lawrence, American nuclear scientist and inventor (Cyclotron - Nobel 1939), born in Canton, South Dakota (d. 1958)

About August 8, 1901

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 122 years, 11 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo