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.
Dolly Partonâs remarkable life began very humbly. Born January 19, 1946 on a farm in Sevier County, Tennessee, Dolly is the fourth of twelve children. Her parents, Robert Lee and Avie Lee Parton struggled to make ends meet in the impoverished East Tennessee hills.