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Birth of Albert Einstein
Born in Ulm, Germany. His dad was Hermann Einstein and his mom was Pauline. -
He moves to Switzerland
He moves at 16 years old to attend Aarau Cantonal School. -
Best Student
Albert graduates at the top of his class. He was a year younger than the other students. -
Graduates from ETH
He graduated with a degree in Physics. -
Creates the Theory of Relativity
Theory that applies mass and energy using the formula E=mc^2 -
Theory of Gravity
He believed science's understanding of gravity was wrong, and he worked on a new theory which he would later test with a solar eclipse. -
Awarded the Nobel Prize
He is awarded it for work that he did in Physics in 1921. -
Einstein moves to the US
Albert Einstein leaves Germany and emigrates to U.S. and settles in Princeton, New Jersey where he assumes a post at the Institute for Advanced Study. -
WW2
World War 2 begins and Albert Einstein warns President Roosevelt that Germany might build an atomic bomb. He tells them to start their own nuclear research. -
Appointed Chairman of Atomic Scientists
Einstein is appointed chairman of the Emergency Committee for Atomic Scientists. -
Death of Albert Einstein
He died in Princeton Hospital at the age of 76.
