19th century

(18th century - 19th century - 20th century - more centuries)

As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900.


Table of contents
1 Events
2 Significant people
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4 Decades and Years

Events

Significant people

World leaders

Scientists

Artists

Religious figures

Decades and Years

Note: years before or after the 19th century are in italics.

1790s 1790 1791 1792 1793 1794 1795 1796 1797 1798 1799
1800s 1800 1801 1802 1803 1804 1805 1806 1807 1808 1809
1810s 1810 1811 1812 1813 1814 1815 1816 1817 1818 1819
1820s 1820 1821 1822 1823 1824 1825 1826 1827 1828 1829
1830s 1830 1831 1832 1833 1834 1835 1836 1837 1838 1839
1840s 1840 1841 1842 1843 1844 1845 1846 1847 1848 1849
1850s 1850 1851 1852 1853 1854 1855 1856 1857 1858 1859
1860s 1860 1861 1862 1863 1864 1865 1866 1867 1868 1869
1870s 1870 1871 1872 1873 1874 1875 1876 1877 1878 1879
1880s 1880 1881 1882 1883 1884 1885 1886 1887 1888 1889
1890s 1890 1891 1892 1893 1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899
1900s 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909



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Leading Experts In Organic Solar Cells Say The Field Is Being Damaged
Experts warn that an unseemly race to report organic solar cells with world record efficiencies is leading to a significant number of published papers claiming unrealistic and scientifically questionable results and performances.

December 5: International Day of the Ninja
Website for this humorous, self-proclaimed day to "plague your co-workers with ninja-ness and wear a ninja mask to work."Includes instructions for making a ninja mask out of a t-shirt and making a paper shuriken (throwing star), and links to related sites.

Studies Shed Light On Role Of Melanin In Preventing Macular Degenerati
Two studies have resolved a long-standing dispute, showing that melanin, a pigment found throughout the human body, acts like a neutralizing sponge inside cells in the retina to soak up and destroy reactive oxygen species, which are thought to play a major role in macular degeneration, the leading cause of blindness in people over the age of 60.

How Terry Gilliam Weathered Loss of Heath Ledger to Finish Fanciful 'I
The director has faced many challenges over the years, but none quite as difficult as the loss of a leading man during filming. The Monty Python alum whose eccentric creativity taught us The Meaning of Lifeand took us to Brazildiscusses his latest flight of fancy.


Balancing protein intake, not cutting calories, may be key to long lif
Getting the correct balance of proteins in our diet may be more important for healthy aging than reducing calories, new research suggests.

Prior Testicular Cancer Diagnosis Has Little Impact On Second Cancer S
Testicular cancer survivors diagnosed with a second cancer had mortality rates similar to men diagnosed with a first cancer, except among some diagnosed with testicular cancer between 1973 and 1979. Most testicular cancer patients are cured, but survivors are at a higher risk for second cancers later in life.

Genetically Modified Maize Not Found In Southern Mexico
Contrary to what many scientists thought, genetically modified (GM) corn has not yet spread to native maize crops in southern Mexico. After analyzing tens of thousands of seeds from maize crops grown in 2003 and 2004, researchers from Mexico and the United States found no evidence of transgenes in these indigenous varieties.

In The Mating Game, Male Wild Turkeys Benefit Even When They Don't Get
For wild turkeys, at least, helping your brother find a willing and eager mate is a better way to pass on your genes than chancing the mating game alone, according to a new study by a University of California, Berkeley, graduate student.

Cornell Researchers Say Double Knocks May Be 'Soundprints' Of Ivory-bi
After analyzing more than 18,000 hours of recordings from the swampy forests of eastern Arkansas, researchers at the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology have released recordings offering further evidence for the existence of the ivory-billed woodpecker.

Memorial Day
"Uncover the interesting history of the holiday we now call Memorial Day. Discover little-known facts about America's wars and stop by the Veterans' Forum message boards to share your views with veterans, their loved ones, and fellow history buffs."Includes audio clips where you can "listen in as some of America's veterans share their memories of war."From the History Channel.




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