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Famous Birth Today in History
Joseph Priestley
Date of Birth
13 Mar, 1733
Date of Death
06 Feb, 1804
Age at time of Death
70 years
Cause of Death
Natural causes
Nationality
England
Gender
Male
Joseph Priestley's Quote's
Did You Know?
In addition to his scientific work, Priestley was a strong supporter of both the American and French Revolutions.
Joseph Priestley is best known for discovering oxygen in 1774, which he originally called "dephlogisticated air."
Joseph Priestley was a close friend of Benjamin Franklin, and their scientific discussions greatly influenced his work on electricity and gases
Priestley was one of the first people to create carbonated water, making him an early pioneer of soda.
Famous Death Today in History
Felix Maurice Locher
Date of Birth
16 Jul, 1882
Date of Death
13 Mar, 1969
Age at time of Death
86 years
Cause of Death
Natural causes
Nationality
Swiss
Gender
Male
Felix Maurice Locher's Quote's
Did You Know?
Despite starting late in the entertainment industry, Locher managed to make a significant impact with his performances
Felix Locher was an inventor who held over 100 copyrights and patents relating to a unique mapping system.
He is considered the oldest Star Trek actor of all time considering his year of birth.
He is the father of actor Jon Hall.
He started his acting career at age 73.
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