Louis Siminovitch, Canadian biologist and academic
Louis Siminovitch (May 1, 1920 – April 6, 2021) was a Canadian molecular biologist. He was a pioneer in human genetics, researcher into the genetic basis of muscular dystrophy and cystic fibrosis, and helped establish Ontario programs exploring genetic roots of cancer.
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Events on 1920
- 19 Jan
League of Nations
The United States Senate votes against joining the League of Nations. - 8 Mar
Arab
The Arab Kingdom of Syria, the first modern Arab state to come into existence, is established. - 19 Mar
Treaty of Versailles
The United States Senate rejects the Treaty of Versailles for the second time (the first time was on November 19, 1919). - 15 Apr
Sacco and Vanzetti
Two security guards are murdered during a robbery in South Braintree, Massachusetts. Anarchists Sacco and Vanzetti would be convicted of and executed for the crime, amid much controversy. - 25 Oct
Sinn Féin
After 74 days on hunger strike in Brixton Prison, England, the Sinn Féin Lord Mayor of Cork, Terence MacSwiney dies.

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