Chinese-American architect (1917–2019). I. M. Pei was born on 26 April 1917 in what is now China. I. M. Pei is remembered as an architect, a citizen of the United States and Taiwan. Notable works include “Louvre Pyramid”, “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame” and “Bank of China Tower”. Positions held included assistant professor.
Before and after
- from 16 April 1917 to 9 May 1917Second Battle of the Aisne
- from 16 April 1917 to 9 May 1917Nivelle Offensive
- from 17 April 1917 to 19 April 1917Second Battle of Gaza
- 19 April 1917Champaran Satyagraha
- 26 April 1917Birth of I. M. Pei
- 30 April 1917Rise of American Friends Service Committee
- 13 May 1917Our Lady of Fátima
- 29 May 1917Birth of John F. Kennedy
- 4 June 1917Pulitzer Prize
More in Art, literature & culture
- 1 May 1931Construction of Empire State Building
- 1935Construction of Da Nang International Airport
- 28 May 1937Construction of Golden Gate Bridge
- c. 1940sRise of Postmodernism
- 20 May 1940Construction of Auschwitz
- 6 April 1943Publication of The Little Prince
The era
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