German microbiologist and assistant to the great German microbiologist, Robert Koch, known for inventing the Petri dish, an indispensable tool in microbiology for culturing microbes and other cells under sterile conditions.
Julius Richard Petri was born on 31 May, 1852
Today's Events: 15 May
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Gmail and Google Wallet linked
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Amazon.com IPO launch date
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Mercury-Atlas 9 launched by US
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Sputnik 4 launched
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Sputnik 3 is launched
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McDonald’s open first restaurant
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Mickey Mouse first cartoon
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Las Vegas founded
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World’s first manned flight by Diego Marín Aguilera
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World’s first machine gun patented
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International Day of Families [International Day of Families - 15 May]
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Jaxon Birthday
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Frank Hornby Birthday
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Pierre Curie Birthday
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Will Elder Death Anniversary