November 9, 2021 - MICROTIA AWARENESS DAY – NATIONAL SCRAPPLE DAY – NATIONAL LOUISIANA DAY

Benjamin Banneker -1731

The African American farmer, mathematician, and astronomer worked alongside Andrew Ellicott surveying the land for the future capital of the United States. He was also an author and publisher with several volumes of an almanac to his name.

Gail Borden – 1801

The persistent innovator received patent No. 15,553 for a process of making evaporated milk. This condensed and preserved milk led to a product line produced by the Borden Family of Companies.

Florence Sabin – 1871

In 1917, the medical scientist teaching embryology and histology became the first woman to hold a full professorship at John Hopkins School of Medicine.

Hedy Lamarr – 1913

The stunning actress graced the silver screen for nearly 30 years. During that time she made an incredible contribution to science that we continue to utilize today. In 1942, she co-developed with George Antheil a radio signaling device that alternates radio frequencies. During World War II, the device helped the military to send coded messages securely and thwarted the enemy’s attempts decoding them. Today, the same technology applies to cellular communications.

Choi Hong Hi – 1918

Drawing from his military experience, Choi Hong Hi studied a variety of martial arts, developing Taekwondo.

Alice Coachman – 1923

During the 1948 London Olympics, the track and field high jumper became the first Black woman to win a gold medal. Her record-breaking jump cleared the bar at 5 feet 6 inches.

Carl Sagan – 1934 

Sagan focused an entire generation on science. The scientist not only made significant contributions to research and development but also made science attainable in the world of education.