Claude (born Sept. 24, 1870, Paris, Franceâdied May 23, 1960, Saint-Cloud), In 1897 Claude discovered that acetylene gas could be transported safely by dissolving it in acetone. His method was generally adopted and brought a wide expansion to the acetylene industry. Independently of the German chemist Carl von Linde, he developed a process for producing liquefied air in quantity (1902).
Early Life. Born January 19, 1946âmeaning Dolly Partonâs age is 70!âthe most honored female country music performer in history began her career as a child, signing on local radio and TV shows.
Although she passed away in 2003 at the age of 80, her love was immortalized in the words of Dollyâs song, âCoat of Many Colors.â It tells the story of Avie Lee sewing her young daughter a winter coat out of small scraps of fabric when the family could afford little else. However, her gift was more than just the coat.