Millikan, Robert A.
From Astro-Databank
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| born on | 22 March 1868 at 23:30 (= 11:30 PM ) | ||
| Place | Morrison IL, USA, 41n48, 89w57 | ||
| Timezone | LMT m89w57 (is local mean time) | ||
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| Astrology data |   02°53'   20°38 Asc. 05°09'
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Biography
American physicist who was noted for his measurement of the electrical charge carried by the electron and for his contributions to cosmic-ray research. As a result of his electron-charge discovery, he was awarded the 1923 Nobel Prize for physics. His textbooks included "Electricity, Sound and Light," 1908 and "Elementary Physics," 1936. He also wrote a book designed for the general reader entitled "Science and Life," 1923.
Died on 12/19/1953, Pasadena, CA.
Events
- Death, Cause unspecified 19 December 1953 (Age 85)
- Work : Prize 1923 (Nobel Prize for physics)
Source Notes
Drew quotes him. (Same in Sabian Symbols No.685)
Categories
- Personal : Death : Long life more than 80 yrs (Age 85)
- Vocation : Writers : Textbook/ Non-fiction
- Vocation : Science : Physics
- Notable : Awards : Nobel prize (1923)
- Notable : Extraordinary Talents : For Abstract thought
Categories: 1868 births | Birthday 22 March | Birthplace Morrison IL, USA | Sun 2 Aries | Moon 20 Pisces | Asc 5 Sagittarius | 1953 deaths | Personal : Death : Long life more than 80 yrs | Vocation : Writers : Textbook/ Non-fiction | Vocation : Science : Physics | Notable : Awards : Nobel prize | Notable : Extraordinary Talents : For Abstract thought
