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.
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images. It may be more than two years away, but Dolly Parton is planning to celebrate her 50th anniversary with husband Carl Dean in a very special way. The country music icon reveals to Closer Weekly that the private pair will renew their wedding vows to commemorate the milestone occasion in 2016.