Science & technology

Birth of Arthur Holly Compton

10 September 1892

American physicist (1892–1962). Arthur Holly Compton was born on 10 September 1892 in what is now the United States. Arthur Holly Compton is remembered as a physicist, university teacher and theoretical physicist, a citizen of the United States. Notable works include “Compton effect”. Positions held included board member and board member.

Open on the timeline

Before and after

More in Science & technology

The era

This moment belongs to the Industrial era (1760 CE to 1914 CE), steam, factories and revolutions. You can also browse everything in the 19th century.