William Shockley - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 14, 1910 |
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| Age | |
| Birthplace | London, England, United Kingdom |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Co-inventing the transistor; Nobel Prize in Physics (1956) |
Intro
William Shockley was an American physicist and inventor best known for co-inventing the transistor, a breakthrough that revolutionized the electronics industry. His work led to the development of modern computing and solid-state electronics, earning him a share of the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1956.
Early Life & Background
William Shockley was born in London while his American parents were temporarily overseas. He grew up in California, showing an early interest in science. Shockley earned his Ph.D. in physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1936.
Career Highlights
- Co-invented the transistor at Bell Labs in 1947
- Received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1956 (with John Bardeen and Walter Brattain)
- Served as director of the Shockley Semiconductor Laboratory
- Authored pioneering research in solid-state physics
Trivia
- Shockley's later advocacy for eugenics generated significant controversy and overshadowed his earlier scientific achievements.
- He was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 1974.
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London, England, United Kingdom.
On His Birth-Day
About February 14th, 1910, in brief:
- Historical events: In a significant political transition following the January 1910 United Kingdom general election, Winston Churchill, at the age of 35, was appointed Home Secretary in Prime Minister H. H. Asquith's cabinet. Churchill replaced Herbert Gladstone in this pivotal role, marking an important moment in his early political career. As Home Secretary, Churchill would be responsible for internal affairs, law enforcement, and immigration policy during a transformative period in British political history.
- Day of the week: February 14th, 1910 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: Put on Your Old Gray Bonnet by Arthur Clough
- Popular movie: Before and After directed by Barbet Schroeder
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