This Day in History Entry #251

November 27th, 2013 by Wordsman

Since dynamite he had devised
It seemed certain that he’d be despised
As the Merchant of Death
But while he still drew breath
He made sure that his name would be prized

Event: Alfred Nobel signs his last will and testament, setting aside most of his fortune to fund the Nobel Prizes
Year: 1895
Learn more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nobel_Prize