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1885
Born in Copenhagen, Denmark -
1920
Bohr founded and led the Copenhagen University’s Institute of Theoretical Physics in 1920. Bohr would go on to head the Institute until his death in 1962. -
1922
Bohr received the Nobel Prize in Physics for his work on atomic structures. Bohr's theory of the composition of the the hydrogen atom added to Ernest Rutherford's previous concept of atomic structure by adding that electrons move around the nucleus but only in prescribed orbits.
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1943-1945
After fleeing Denmark to Sweden because of the Nazi invasion, Bohr worked on the Manhattan Project. The Manhattan Project was a United States led research and development project that several scientists worked on- many of whom also fled their native countries to escape Nazi power. It led to the creation of the atomic bomb and ultimately played a large role in ending World War 2. -
1950
Bohr sent a letter to the United Nations, freely sharing scientific and technical information. In his "Open Letter to the United Nations", dated June 9, 1950, Bohr envisioned an "open world" between countries and hoped world leaders would abolish nuclear weapons. -
1962
Died in Copenhagen, Denmark