Marie Curie

Welcome to the World ! ( Birth)

Nov 7, 1867

Marie Curie was born on November 7th, 1867 in Warsaw, Poland. Marie’s birth name was Manya Sklodowski. She was the fifth child of her polish family. Her parents were Wladimir and Bronislawa Sklodowski, who were both school teachers. This is significant because Marie Curie would go on to be a scientist who discovers many new things in the science field that helped made science the way it is now. Source: ( Keller 3 and "Marie Curie Biography" and Meadows 189 and Rubin 21)

Mahatma Gandhi is born

Oct 2, 1869

Mahatma Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869 as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. He was born in a village in Porbander India to a middle class family. His family was very religious and so was Mahatma Gandhi. This is significant because Mahatma Gandhi would later grow up and help India gain independence from the British through nonviolence. Source: ( Bernard Grun ( groom))

Civil Marriage in Germany

Jan 1, 1874

Civil marriage is when two people get married with a civil contract and not just religious ceremonies. Civil marriage became compulsory in Germany in 1874. The priests who refused this new law were threatened with banishment. This is significant because it brought a change to the way Germany is run. It started a new way of getting married that still is a part of Germany today. Source: (Bernard Grun (Groom))

Cleopatra's Needle

Jan 1, 1878

Cleopatra’s needle was erected in Heliopolis, an Egyptian city, on the orders of Thutmose. It was then removed from Alexandria to London 1878. This transport was funded by William James Erasmus Wilson. This is significant because these ancient Egyptian obelisks were moved to complete different place for better preservation and more tourist attraction. It has become a major attraction in London now. Source: (Bernard Grun (Groom))

1st film in New York

Jan 2, 1890

The 1st moving picture or film came in New York in 1890. In the beginning, the motion pictures were just motion, no sound, plot or story. The earliest motion picture was just a bunch of 15 – 30 second scenarios, which were created by the Lumiere Bros in France. This is significant because it was the start of a new form of entertainment that would soon become full movies that we go watch today at theaters or just download at home. Source: (Bernard Grun (Groom))

University of Paris

Jan 1, 1891

After her mother died and her father couldn't support her, Marie got a job. She helped her older sister get to Paris, who would in turn help Marie get into Paris to study. After 5 years of being a tutor and governess, she made it to France in 1891 and gained entry to the University of Paris. This is significant because this is where Marie starts her scientific journey towards hers discoveries. Source: ("Marie Curie Biography" and Rubin 14 and "Marie Curie the Scientist" and Meadows 190)

A research scientist

Jan 1, 1895

In the University of Paris, Marie completed her master’s degree in physics and math the year after. After completing her master’s degree, Marie finally became a research scientist in December of 1895 and got her first research project. This is significant because this allowed Marie to start her own research and experiments, which would lead her to her discoveries. Source: (Meadows 190-191 timeline and “ Marie Curie Biography”)

Marriage

Jul 26, 1895

Marie’s first research project was on magnetism. Dr.Kovalski had advised her to talk with Pierre Curie. So, Marie met and Pierre and they worked together for a while. They soon fell in love and decide to get married. They got married on July 26, 1895. This is significant because Marie and Pierre had become a scientific duo. With the help of Pierre, Marie discovered many things, which improved the science community and field. Source: (Keller 30 and Meadows 190 and Rubin 26)

Uranic Rays and radioactivity

Jan 1, 1896

Marie Curie started her study of “Uranic Rays” in 1896. She took Henri Becquerel’s work further and discovered that the rays stayed the same no matter the form or condition of Uranium. Marie Curie called this phenomenon Radioactivity. But, she still had some questions left answered. This is significant because this was the start of Marie’s work in radioactivity. She would later discover many things through radioactivity. Source: ("Marie Curie Biography" and Meadows 190-191 timeline)

Discovery of Polonium

Jul 1, 1898

After Marie’s discovery about radioactivity, Pierre put aside his work and helped her. They worked on some pitchblende and soon discovered a black powder that was more radioactive than uranium in July of 1898. They named this element Polonium after Marie’s home country. This is significant because this was Marie’s first accomplishment that she is known for. She had added and contributed to the science field. Source: ("Marie Curie Biography" and Meadows 194 and "Marie Curie the Scientist")

Discovered Radium

Dec 1, 1898

After Marie’s discovery of Polonium, she realized that there was still a black liquid left in the pitchblende that was causing radioactivity. After extracting that was well, she named this element Radium. She announced this discovery in December of 1898. This is significant because this was Marie’s second accomplishment. This is what Marie is most known for. Radium is a big part of our medical field today. Source: ("Marie Curie Biography"and Meadows 198 and "Marie Curie the Scientist")

1st Nobel Prize

Jan 1, 1903

The first Nobel prize Marie had won was in Physics in 1903. She had won the honor with Pierre and Henri for their work on radioactivity. Henri had gotten half of the prize and Pierre and Marie both got ¼ of the prize each. Both Pierre and Marie used the money to continue their research. This is significant because this was the first time a women had ever won a Nobel Prize in history. Source: ("Marie Curie Biography"and Meadows 190-191 timeline)

2nd Nobel Prize

Jan 1, 1911

Marie won another Nobel Prize in chemistry. In 1911 she was chosen for her discovery of Radium and Polonium. This is significant because she was the 1st scientist to ever win two Nobel peace prizes. Source: (Biography.com Editors)

World wide influenza epidemic

Jan 1, 1918

In 1918, a worldwide influenza epidemic stroked. This flu epidemic was first observed in Europe, the U.S, and parts of Asia before it spread. More than 25% of the population had become sick. The flu victims were mostly the young. The adults mostly stayed healthy. By 1920, nearly 22 million were dead. This is significant because it impacted the world as a whole. It was one of the biggest plagues that had struck humanity. Source: (Bernard Grun (Groom))

1st musical Mickey Mouse Film

Jan 1, 1929

The first musical Mickey Mouse films started in 1929. The first Mickey Mouse cartoon was with just synchronized sound. It had the first ever role as Mickey but, he only spoke gibberish. This is significant because this was the start of Mickey Mouse which will soon become a major part of Disney and children shows today. Source: (Bernard Grun (Groom))

Death

Jul 4, 1934

Marie Curie died on July 4th, 1934 because of Leukemia. Many say this was a result of an excessive intake of radiation. This is significant because people realized that working with radioactivity is dangerous and that you need to take safety measures when you do. Source: (Keller 114 and Meadows 208)