Ted Hirshman, a Wiggins Place tenant, has seen just about all of them. Ted turned 100 years old on December 2nd. The wisdom, life lessons and experience that can be gleaned from even one of his stories is awe inspiring.
There are so many amazing events that took place during the 20th century from the sinking of the RMS Titanic, inventions and discoveries so instrumental in our lives today such as the television and Penicillin. However, on this day, December 2nd, these were some of the most interesting and fascinating:
1915
Albert Einstein published the general theory of relativity.
1942
The first controlled nuclear chain reaction was demonstrated at the University of Chicago.1954
The Senate voted to condemn Republican senator Joseph R. McCarthy of Wisconsin for "conduct that tends to bring the Senate into dishonor and disrepute."1970
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was established.1982
Barney B. Clark became the first person to receive an artificial heart in a transplant operation.2001
Enron Corp., under CEO Kenneth Lay, filed for bankruptcy.Happy Birthday, Ted!
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| Jenna Haffey, Wiggins Place Community Concierge, congratulates Ted Hirshman on his special day |
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| The staff came together at lunch and sang Happy Birthday to Ted on his 100th Birthday! |
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| Ted Hirshman (r) and his wife Lillian (l) celebrate with staff |
