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Decade - 1990s

This category has questions involving events, social trends, political beliefs, major discoveries, or general information related to the 1990s.

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What scientific discoveries were made in the 1800's?

William Whewell coined the term "scientist" in 1833 *Babbage -- invented programmable mechanical calculating machine (a computer!) - 1834 *Alexander Graham Bell -- invented the telephone - 1876; metal detector - 1881 *Louis Braille -- invented the braille system of reading- 1821 *Eduard Buchner -- discovered enzymes - 1896 *Ernst Chladni -- meteorites - early 1800s *Clapeyron -- discovered entropy - 1834 *Pierre and Marie Curie -- discovered radioactivity - 1896 (along with Henri Becquerel) *Doppler -- discovered the Doppler effect - 1842 *Darwin -- published "Origin of Species" and gave us the Theory of Evolution - 1859 *Edison -- phonograph - 1877; incandescent light bulb - 1880 *Faraday -- invented the first electric engine - 1821 *Fizeau -- measured the speed of light - 1849 *Herschel -- discovered the existence of infrared and of radiant heat - 1800 *Joule -- discovered the First Law of Thermodynamics - 1843 *Dmitri Mendeleev -- created the periodic table of elements - 1869 *Michelson -- discovered a more accurate method for measuring the speed of light - 1879 *Ritter -- discovered ultraviolet rays - 1801 *Wilhelm Röntgen -- discovered X-rays - 1895 *Nikola Tesla -- patented hundreds of inventions in many different countries; many of his inventions were patented ''before'' 1900 *Thomas Young -- proposed the theory of light and colours - 1801 *Thompson -- discovered electrons - 1896 The nineteenth century (the 1800s) was an incredible era for scientists and inventors. The inventions and discoveries I've listed above don't even begin to cover the amazing accomplishments of that era.

Who are famous people of the 1990's that did something important or memorable?

Having been placed, among other things, in the "Sports History" category, one would wonder how you could go past people like Michael Jordan (Basketball) setting many different basketball records over quite many years playing basketball, Pete Sampras (Tennis) who set a new record at the time of winning 14 career tennis Majors, Tiger Woods (Golf) also setting many significant records of various kinds in his 'young' career as golfer and David Beckham (Soccer), perhaps the most sought after of all sportsmen during the early 2000s, with a great list of major achievements in his chosen sport.

Who is Goodluck Diigbo?

Goodluck Diigbo is an American-Nigerian Journalist who is also an activist and peace-maker. In February 2010 he wrote to Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan: "Even while you act, your job is that of the President of 150 million Nigerians. This is huge. I am happy to call you a brother and a friend. I remain grateful for your support towards my peace-making mission. You acted wisely and promptly in 2007 and with your support; I got relief for over 40,000 citizens of Teyork (formerly called Teyor Kaani) after returning them home from years of exile. Senseless politicians had used state security forces, criminals, cultists and kidnappers to terrorize and murdered 350 citizens, destroyed 3,500 homes and sent innocent children, women and men out of Teyork from March of 2004 until July 19, 2007. You were then the Vice President of Nigeria. Now you are the President. To whom more is given, much is expected."

How was South Africa governed before 1994?

prior to 1994 south africa was rules by the apartheid government of the national party.it was regarded a pariah state due to its apartheid system.it lost its recognition internationally.it was only when the ANC won the 1994 election that it sought to regain its international position.

Changing steering wheel on 1990 silverado?

you will need a special tool called a steering wheel puller. they are needed to compress the rings around the column and wheel and release it so you can remove the main nut.

What happened in history on October 8 1995?

A penumbral lunar eclipse took place on October 8, 1995.

Christopher Keene, American conductor (b. 1946) died.

Where can you find a free wiring diagram for a 1998 Jeep Cherokee?

Go to Autozone.com they have free online manuals with wiring diagrams.

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AnswerVisit your local public library.

What new surgical instruments arose in the 1990's?

Industry growth in sales during the 1990s was attributable to a promising new sphere of "minimally invasive" surgical instruments.

What was the artist's name who made those folders of dolphins and whales in the 1990s that WASNT Lisa Frank?

I actually still have one of these. If it's the same artist you're referring to, it's Anthony Casay.

Did the South have a diplomacy advantage over the North?

The question is a little vague, but I would say that while the South was able to entertain the favor of several European nations, most notably Britain, she was still unable to convince any foreign powers to fight on her behalf. So even if the South was better at diplomacy, I wouldn't call it an advantage because in the end it brought no significant foreign aid.

What does the Italian alphabet look like?

The Italian alphabet looks like any other alphabet in the western world.

What science events happened in 1995?

There were many science events that happened in 1995. Among the events include the first brown dwarf named Tiede 1 being discovered.

What girl band sang the 1990's lyric kiss me?

Sixpence none the richer sang a song of this name it was in the film "shes all that"