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James Van Allen

Astronomer · born 7th September 1914

Date of birth
7 September
Birth year
1914
Lived
92
Zodiac
♍ Virgo

About James Van Allen

Pioneer of magnetospheric research in space whose discovery of the radiation belts encircling the earth helped to further the science of astronomy. He was one of Time Magazine's Man of the Year in 1960.

James Van Allen was born 7th September 1914 in Iowa, United States. Their primary profession is listed as astronomer. They died in 2006. On 7 September, 640 people in our archive share this birthday.

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