Profession: Author and Biochemistry Professor
Biography: Isaac Asimov was a prolific writer, penning over 500 works.
He is most famous for his science fiction, which include his Foundation Series and Robot series. Asimov's Robot series include his famous Three Laws of Robotics.
Born: January 2, 1920
Birthplace: Petrovichi, Russia
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Capricorn
Died: April 6, 1992 (aged 72)
Cause of Death: Heart and kidney failure
Married Life
- 1942-07-26 Science fiction author Isaac Asimov (22) weds Gertrude Blugerman (25) in Brooklyn, New York; divorce in 1973
- 1973-11-16 Russian-American sci-fi author Isaac Asimov (53) divorces Gertrude Blugerman (56) after 31 years of marriage
Historical Events
- 1950-12-02 "I Robot" collection of sci-fi short stories by Isaac Asimov published by Gnome Press in the US
- 1981-03-02 Discovery of minor planet 5020 Asimov, named after sci-fi writer Isaac Asimov
Quotes by Isaac Asimov
- "Prudery is only the other side of prurience. The words are even on the same page in the dictionary."
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