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- Treaty of Paris ratifies ends war; Spain cedes Puerto Rico to US
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Percy Lavon Julian (1899-1975)
African American chemist who received 130 patents, pioneer in the chemical synthesis of medicinal drugs from plants, born in Montgomery, Alabama
1899 Highlights
About April 11, 1899
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 11 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aries
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