Wallace Hume Carothers
Wallace Hume Carothers was an American chemist best known for his invention of nylon, which was first sold in stores on 'N-Day' in 1940, revolutionizing the textile industry.
Born on Apr 30, 1896 (129 years old)
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Wallace Hume Carothers developed nylon, which was sold in stores on N-Day.
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