Brazilian architect (1907–2012). Oscar Niemeyer was born on 15 December 1907 in what is now Brazil. Oscar Niemeyer is remembered as an architect, designer and university teacher, a citizen of Brazil. Notable works include “Cathedral of Brasília”, “Brasilia Digital TV Tower” and “Ibirapuera Auditorium”.
Before and after
- 14 September 1907Establishment of Jasper National Park
- 17 October 1907Founding of Atalanta BC
- from 14 November 1907 to 30 November 19071907 Sub-Antarctic Islands Scientific Expedition
- 14 November 1907Birth of Astrid Lindgren
- 15 December 1907Birth of Oscar Niemeyer
- 17 December 1907Founding of Bhutan
- from 1908 to 1946Kingdom of Bulgaria
- from 1908 to 1913Geiger–Marsden experiment
- 1908Founding of Cairo University
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- 1 November 1800Construction of White House
- 1886Statue of Liberty
- 1894Radio
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