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||1991: Mathematician Richard Hubert Bruck dies. He is best known for his work in the field of algebra, especially in its relation to projective geometry and combinatorics. Pic. https://www.geni.com/people/Richard-H-Bruck/6000000002207390570 | ||1991: Mathematician Richard Hubert Bruck dies. He is best known for his work in the field of algebra, especially in its relation to projective geometry and combinatorics. Pic. https://www.geni.com/people/Richard-H-Bruck/6000000002207390570 | ||
||1992: Jean Kuntzmann dies ... mathematician, known for his works in applied mathematics and computer science, pushing and developing both fields at a very early time. Kuntzmann earned his Ph.D. in mathematics from the University of Paris under supervision of Georges Valiron (thesis: Contribution à l'étude des systèmes multiformes). | ||1992: Jean Kuntzmann dies ... mathematician, known for his works in applied mathematics and computer science, pushing and developing both fields at a very early time. Kuntzmann earned his Ph.D. in mathematics from the University of Paris under supervision of Georges Valiron (thesis: Contribution à l'étude des systèmes multiformes). Pic: https://aconit.inria.fr/omeka/items/show/677 | ||
||1994: Roger Apéry dies ... mathematician and academic. Pic: | ||1994: Roger Apéry dies ... mathematician and academic. Pic: ... | ||
File:Nathan Rosen.jpg|link=Nathan Rosen (nonfiction)|1995: Physicist [[Nathan Rosen (nonfiction)|Nathan Rosen]] dies. He developed the idea of the Einstein–Rosen bridge, later named the wormhole. | File:Nathan Rosen.jpg|link=Nathan Rosen (nonfiction)|1995: Physicist [[Nathan Rosen (nonfiction)|Nathan Rosen]] dies. He developed the idea of the Einstein–Rosen bridge, later named the wormhole. | ||
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1661: Scientist, inventor, and industrialist Christopher Polhem born. He will make significant contributions to the economic and industrial development of Sweden, particularly mining.
1799: Mathematician and theorist Jean-Étienne Montucla dies. His deep interest in history of mathematics became apparent with his publication of Histoire des Mathématiques, the first part appearing in 1758.
1856: Physicist and academic J. J. Thomson born. His research in cathode rays will lead to the discovery of the electron. Thomson will also discover the first evidence for isotopes of a stable element.
1956: U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower delivers a televised address to the nation, in which he warns against the accumulation of power by the "math-crimes complex."
1958: Project SCORE, the world's first communications satellite, is launched.
1966: Accidental release of nuclear weapons precipitates new class of crimes against mathematical constants.
1995: Physicist Nathan Rosen dies. He developed the idea of the Einstein–Rosen bridge, later named the wormhole.
1995: Engineer, inventor, and pioneering computer scientist Konrad Zuse dies. He invent the Z3, the world's first working programmable, fully automatic computer.
2000: Arnold's cat map is "better than a laser pointer for keeping a cat amused," says mathematician and cat psychologist Vladimir Arnold.