1917 Education & Knowledge Events — Verified Historical Highlights

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23 Mar H.C. Allen, significant American historian: H.C. Allen, an influential American historian, was noted for his works published on March 23, 1917. His research contributed to the understanding of American history and its complexities during the early 20th century. source: britannica.com
24 Mar Birth of John Kendrew, Nobel Prize-Winning Molecular Biologist: John Cowdery Kendrew was born on March 24, 1917, in Oxford, England. He was an English biochemist and crystallographer who shared the 1962 Nobel Prize in Chemistry with Max Perutz for their work on the structure of hemoglobin. source: en.wikipedia.org
17 Jun Birth of Atle Selberg: Atle Selberg, a renowned Norwegian mathematician, was born.
11 Oct Richmond Professional Institute Founded: The Richmond Professional Institute (RPI) was established on October 11, 1917, in Richmond, Virginia. It began as the Richmond School of Social Economy, offering programs in social work and public health nursing. In 1925, RPI became part of the College of William & Mary, and in 1968, it merged with the Medical College of Virginia to form Virginia Commonwealth University. source: en.wikipedia.org

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