The scientist Homer Burton Adkins

Homer Burton Adkins

Living place: Ohio

Birthday: 16-1-1892

Global rank: #97602

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Who is The scientist Homer Burton Adkins?
Remembering his studies of the effects of hydrogenation upon various organic compounds, this famous chemist is also known for his World War II-era research involving gases. Toxic used in chemical warfare.
He is responsible for the development of a chemical catalyst called copper chromite (also known as the "Adkins catalyst")
 
 

Young / Before famous

After earning a doctorate in chemistry from Ohio State University, he worked for the United States Department of War and taught at both his alma mater and, for many years, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Family life info

One of three children born to Alvin and Emily Adkins, he grew up on a farm in Ohio. He later lived in Wisconsin with his wife, Louise Spivey, and his children Roger, Nance, and Susanne.

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US President Harry S. Truman presented Adkins with the Medal of Honor for Merit.

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When was The scientist Homer Burton Adkins born?
Homer Burton Adkins was born in 16-1-1892, death year is , at the age of 132.
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Homer Burton Adkins was born in Ohio, . is a The scientist, whose Zodiac is Capricorn, and who Chinese Zodiac is The Cat. Homer Burton Adkins's global rank is 97602 and whose rank is 774 in list of famous The scientist.
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Events in 1892 and 16-1

Birthday Homer Burton Adkins (16-1) in history

  • Day 16-1 year 1547: Tyrant Ivan IV Vasilyevich has crowned the first tsar of Russia.
  • Day 16-1 year 1883: The U.S. Civil Service Commission established.
  • Day 16-1 year 1920: A year after it was ratified, the 18th Amendment to the Constitution, prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages, went into effect.
  • Day 16-1 year 1942: Actress Carole Lombard, the wife of actor Clark Gable, died in a plane crash.
  • Day 16-1 year 1991: Operation Desert Storm was announced by the White House.
  • Day 16-1 year 1992: The El Salvador government signed a peace treaty with guerrilla forces, formally ending 12 years of civil war.
  • Day 16-1 year 2001: Laurent Kabila, president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, was assassinated.
  • Day 16-1 year 2003: Space shuttle Columbia blasted off on what would be its final mission. The craft broke up on its descent on Feb. 1, killing all on board.
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