10 December 1916Nobel Prize in LiteratureVerner von Heidenstam
Is awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature as a leading representative of a new era in Swedish literature.
Historical records for Sweden in 1916, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Is awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature as a leading representative of a new era in Swedish literature.
Advances understanding of atomic electron shells through high-resolution spectroscopy.
Discovers the M series in the X-ray spectrum
Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature
Develops improved instruments for precise measurement of X-ray spectra.
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