April 8, 1911

Melvin Calvin is born in St. Paul. He would become a biochemist and discover details of photosynthesis. In 1961 he would be awarded a Nobel Peace Prize in Chemistry.

Thanks to Mr. Berget’s 6th grade class Morris Area elementary School, Mr. Witt’s 6th grade class Morris Area elementary School, Mrs. Leistmeister’s 6th grade class Morris Area elementary School for the research on April’s Day in History.

Thanks also to Minnesota’s Learn and Serve America Service Learning Program for their help.

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