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.
She broke a tie with Dolly Parton today. Sorry, Dolly. BeyoncÃ© had been in a tie with Dolly Parton for the most-nominated female artist of all time; with the âDrunk in Loveâ singerâs nomination for best urban contemporary album this morning, she now has 47 to Partonâs 46, making her the sole record-holder.