What Happened on December 10, 1896

Explosive Background to the Nobel Prize

Historical Events

  • Alfred Jarry's play "Ubu Roi" premieres in Paris

Famous Deaths

Alfred Nobel (1833-1896)

Swedish chemist who invented dynamite and founded the Nobel Prize ceremony on this date, dies at 63

About December 10, 1896

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 127 years, 4 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Sagittarius