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Birth of Albert Einstein
In Württemberg, Germany, Albert Einstein is born. He was born into a small Jewish family consisting of his father, Hermann Einstein, his mother, Pauline Koch, and his sister, Maja. His father, Hermann Einstein, both engineer and salesman, worked for a Einstein & Cie with his brother. Meanwhile, Albert's mother, Pauline Koch, ran the household. This event is significant because Albert Einstein would go on to be one of the most intellectual minds of all time. -
Einstein Drops Out of Prep School
Some time during the year of 1894, when Albert Einstein was only 15, he decided to drop out of traditional school in Munich. The reason that Einstein decided to drop out was because of the teaching style. The school focused only on memorization and disallowed questioning or thought. So, at the age of 16, he applied to the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology. This event is significant because this decision allowed Einstein to expand his thought and become the great scientist he now is. -
Einstein Marries Mileva Maric
After years of dating, Einstein and Maric finally decided to make it official by getting married. Mileva was a fellow physicist who went to school with Albert. The couple had known each other since 1897 and since then, fell in love. However, like most couples, they soon developed problems which led to divorce. This marriage affected Einstein because Maric was able to help shape his thoughts by providing him with the loving ears of another physicist. She also was Einsteins very first love. -
Birth of the Equation E=MC^2
Albert Einstein was quite possibly one of the most intellectual people in world history. His miracle year of 1905 came with several creations and discoveries, including e=mc^2. This seemingly simple equation is not what meets the eye. In this equation e is energy which is equal to m, or mass times c, light speed squared. This event is significant because by developing such a equation expanded thought on mass and energy's relation. It wasn't until Einstein when this was fully understood. -
Einstein Develops the Theory of Relativity
One of Einstein's most famous achievements was his creation of the theory of relativity. This theory is by far one of the most complex relations between space and time. In simplicity, the theory states how no matter the speed one is traveling, the speed of light always remains constant. This discovery fascinated the other scientific minds during this time period and questioned the old train of thought. This discovery raised Einstein's popularity and inspired others to improve upon it. -
Einstein Creates Theory of Brownian Motion
Yet another creation during his miracle year was the Brownian motion theory. If you think of how tiny dust particles seem to fly around in the air without reason, it may seem to be random. However, its not random at all. Einstein proved that and figured out that tiny molecules or atoms are constantly flying around very fast in liquids/gasses, colliding into the particles. So in the air, the oxygen atoms are hitting the dust. This discovery was important because it proved the existence the atoms. -
Applied Quantum Theory in Order to Explain the Photoelectric Effect
Albert Einstein always questioned the properties of light. Unlike popular belief, he did not think that light was in the form of waves. Rather, he suggested it behaved as a particle. He called this a "light quanta." Einstein proved this by bouncing light off a metal and analyzing the results. He wrote a paper about this which rose a lot of commotion. His "light quanta" later developed into the well known "photon." By making these discoveries, Einstein opened a whole new dimension in thoughts. -
Sinking of the Titanic
Thought to be unsinkable, the massive ship "Titanic" took off on its voyage from Southampton to New York City. Late at night, the Titanic collided with an iceberg deep in the northern Atlantic Ocean. In a matter of 4 hours, the whole ship was submerged. A total of 1,503 lives were lost. After news of the disaster spread, no ship was permitted to leave without enough lifeboats for everybody. This was important because by sinking, it increased safety for future ships, saving many lives to come. -
Start of World War I
On this day Franz-Ferdinand is assassinated. Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia. Soon later, other countries begin to take action and participate too. World War I is bloody, horrifying, and downright an example of what destruction man can accomplish. This event is significant because empires crumbled, and new ones emerged. New war tactics were used, and Adolf Hitler's power would rise do to Germany's economic state. -
Einstein Receives Nobel Peace Prize
Signifying his role in theoretical physics, Einstein was awarded graciously the 1921 nobel peace prize in physics. Albert Einstein was recognized for his contributions in writing his paper on the photoelectric effect. This law he discovered was a huge breakthrough, so as a recollection for his effort, he was given his award. This event is significant because it gave Einstein great popularity, and gave him the recognition he deserved. -
The Great Depression Begins
After a stock market crash, America went into shock. People stopped investing and consuming in the market which led to a downward series of events. Companies began to lay off workers and a total of 13-15 million Americans were left unemployed. Food and money were scarce. It wasn't until the beginning of World War 2 where recovery began. The great depression is significant because it led to laws being made to avoid it happening again. It also showcased Franklin D. Roosevelt's strength. -
Einstein Moves to United States
Roughly the time the Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party rose to power, Einstein packed his bags and moved to the United States. Albert Einstein was practically forced to move due to his identity of being Jewish. Once he settled in Princeton New Jersey, Einstein's discoveries came to a plateau. This event is significant because not only did this mark the end of his brilliance, but it was a major lifestyle change for the scientist. -
World War II Begins
World War 2 was a worldwide war consisting of Nazi Germany, Japan, China, USA, France etc. During the time of Hitler's rule, France and Britain declared war on Germany. Also, Japan's actions in pearl harbor contributed to the United States' involvement in the war. The war lasted 6 years, and ended with the death of Hitler. The war's significance is that it changed world power to the United States. It also resulted in millions of deaths lost in the holocaust and in battles. -
Bombing Of Pearl Harbor
In an attempt to neutralize the United States Pacific Fleet, Japan unleashed a surprise bombing upon an American Naval Base. More than 2,000 soldiers were killed, along with mass destruction. This event is significant because this attack provoked the United States to join in World War 2. It also led to the 2 notorious atomic bomb droppings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. -
Korean War Begins
The Korean War was a war between North and South Korea that disputed communism. The two sides had been very hostile with each other to begin with, so when 75,000 North Korean soldiers bypassed the 38th parallel, the war began. The United States took action as well, helping S Korea. After millions of deaths, the battle came to an end, with no real gain from either side. This event is significant because 5 million people died, and this war is one of the reasons that Korea is still divided today. -
Death of Albert Einstein
On April 17th, 1955, Einstein began to have some problems. He was suffering from internal bleeding caused by the rupture of his abdominal aortic aneurysm. A day later, he passed away. Although Einstein had helped out the world of science greatly during his life, he continued to help out after too. Scientists removed his brain and studied it to see what made him so smart. They found that Einstein had a much bigger parietal lobe than usual. This correlates to intelligence in space in time.
