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William Merriam Burton Age, Birthday, Bio, Zodiac, Family & Fun Facts

Updated at December 24, 2024 by BirthdayDBs Team

William Merriam Burton Age, Birthday, Birthplace, Bio, Zodiac &  Family

William Merriam Burton Facts

Full NameWilliam Merriam Burton
BirthdateNovember 17, 1865
Birth PlaceCleveland, OH
Age (in 2024)159 Years Old
ZodiacScorpio
OccupationChemist

William Merriam Burton Age & Birthday

William Merriam Burton is best known as Chemist who has born on November 17, 1865 in Cleveland, OH. Currently, William Merriam Burton is 159 years, 1 months and 7 days old. William Merriam Burton will celebrate 160th birthday on Monday, 17th of November 2025. Below the countdown to William Merriam Burton upcoming birthday.

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William Merriam Burton Biography

About

Chemist whose thermal cracking process, which he invented in 1913, greatly expanded the amount of gasoline that could be obtained from raw petroleum. He was the president of Standard Oil from 1918 to 1927.

Before Fame

After earning his Ph.D. at Johns Hopkins university, he went to work for Standard Oil of Indiana, where he eventually became the president.

Trivia

His method was employed for more than 15 years, resulting in the equivalent of a million of barrels of crude oil in extra gasoline.

Family Life

He was born in Cleveland, Ohio.

Associated With

Otto Wichterle, born about 50 years later, became another prominent chemist - he developed the first soft contact lens.

Top Asked Questions about William Merriam Burton

How old is William Merriam Burton in 2024?

William Merriam Burton is 159 years old today.

When was William Merriam Burton born?

William Merriam Burton was born on November 17, 1865 in Cleveland, OH.

What is William Merriam Burton zodiac sign?

William Merriam Burton zodiac sign is Scorpio.

What was William Merriam Burton best known for?

William Merriam Burton was best known as Chemist.

Fun Facts about William Merriam Burton's Birthday

Here's quick list of some fun facts about William Merriam Burton's birthday you must know including detailed age calculation, western astrology, roman numeral, birthstone and birth flower.

  • William Merriam Burton was born on Friday, 321st day / 46th week of 1865
  • William Merriam Burton has Scorpio zodiac sign and Water element based on western astrology
  • Roman numeral of William Merriam Burton birthday is XVII.XI.MDCCCLXV
  • William Merriam Burton's birthstone is Topaz
  • William Merriam Burton's birth flower is Chrysanthemum that symbolize cheerfulness, friendship & abundance
  • William Merriam Burton age in year is 159 years old
  • William Merriam Burton age in month is 1909 months old
  • William Merriam Burton age in day is 58111 days old
  • William Merriam Burton age in hour is 1394664 hours old
  • William Merriam Burton age in minute is 83679840 minutes old
  • William Merriam Burton age in second is 5020790400 seconds old
  • Next William Merriam Burton birthday is on Monday, November 17th 2025
  • William Merriam Burton age in next birthday (2025) is 160 years old

Historical Events on William Merriam Burton Birthday (November 17)

Below are historical events that coincided with William Merriam Burton's birthday including important historical events as well as births and deaths of historical figures.

YearEvent
1973The Athens Polytechnic uprising against the military regime ends in a bloodshed in the Greek capital.
1983The Zapatista Army of National Liberation is founded in Mexico.
1986The flight crew of Japan Airlines Flight 1628 are involved in a UFO sighting incident while flying over Alaska.
1989Cold War: Velvet Revolution begins: In Czechoslovakia, a student demonstration in Prague is quelled by riot police. This sparks an uprising aimed at overthrowing the communist government (it succeeds on December 29).
1990Fugendake, part of the Mount Unzen volcanic complex, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, becomes active again and erupts.
1993United States House of Representatives passes a resolution to establish the North American Free Trade Agreement.
1993In Nigeria, General Sani Abacha ousts the government of Ernest Shonekan in a military coup.
1997In Luxor, Egypt, 62 people are killed by six Islamic militants outside the Temple of Hatshepsut, known as Luxor massacre.
2000A catastrophic landslide in Log pod Mangartom, Slovenia, kills seven, and causes millions of SIT of damage. It is one of the worst catastrophes in Slovenia in the past 100 years.
2000Alberto Fujimori is removed from office as president of Peru.
2003Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s tenure as the governor of California began.
2012At least 50 schoolchildren are killed in an accident at a railway crossing near Manfalut, Egypt.
2013Fifty people are killed when Tatarstan Airlines Flight 363 crashes at Kazan Airport, Russia.
2013A rare late-season tornado outbreak strikes the Midwest. Illinois and Indiana are most affected with tornado reports as far north as lower Michigan. In all around six dozen tornadoes touch down in approximately an 11-hour time period, including seven EF3 and two EF4 tornadoes.
2019The first known case of COVID-19 is traced to a 55-year-old man who had visited a market in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.
1986The birth of Greg Rutherford, English long jumper
1987The birth of Craig Noone, English footballer
1987The birth of Gemma Spofforth, English swimmer
1987The birth of Justine Michelle Cain, English actress
1988The birth of Durratun Nashihin Rosli, Malaysian rhythmic gymnast
1989The birth of Ryan Griffin, American football player
1989The birth of Roman Zozulya, Ukrainian football striker
1992The birth of Katarzyna Kawa, Polish tennis player
1992The birth of Danielle Kettlewell, Australian synchronised swimmer
1992The birth of Alex Sheedy, Australian basketball player
1993The birth of Taylor Gold, American snowboarder
1995The birth of Elise Mertens, Belgian tennis player
1995The birth of Panashe Muzambe, Scottish rugby union player
2000The birth of Joanne Züger, Swiss tennis player
2004The birth of Linda Nosková, Czech tennis player
2012The death of Margaret Yorke, English author (b. 1924)
2013The death of Zeke Bella, American baseball player (b. 1930)
2013The death of Alfred Blake, English colonel and lawyer (b. 1915)
2013The death of Syd Field, American screenwriter and producer (b. 1935)
2013The death of Doris Lessing, British novelist, poet, playwright, Nobel Prize laureate (b. 1919)
2013The death of Alex Marques, Portuguese footballer (b. 1993)
2013The death of Mary Nesbitt Wisham, American baseball player (b. 1925)
2014The death of John T. Downey, American CIA agent and judge (b. 1930)
2014The death of Bill Frenzel, American lieutenant and politician (b. 1928)
2014The death of Ray Sadecki, American baseball player (b. 1940)
2014The death of Patrick Suppes, American psychologist and philosopher (b. 1922)
2015The death of John Leahy, English lawyer and diplomat, High Commissioner to Australia (b. 1928)
2015The death of Rahim Moeini Kermanshahi, Iranian poet and songwriter (b. 1926)
2019The death of Tuka Rocha, Brazilian race car driver (b. 1982)
2021The death of Young Dolph, American rapper (b. 1985)

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