Birth of Pierre Curie in Paris, France.

A tutor, Professor Bazille, was appointed to teach him at home.

Became a Bachelor of Science.

Obtained his licence ès sciences. (Licentiate in Physics)

Appointed as laboratory assistant at the school of Pharmacy in Sorbonne.

1882

Curie family moved from capital to the suburb of Paris, at Fontenayaux-Roses.
Appointed Director of Laboratory Work in the School of Industrial Physics and Chemistry at Paris.

Began a long series of experiments on the magnetic properties of bodies.

Obtained a Doctorate of Science from the University of Paris.

Married Marie Sklodowska (later known as Madame Curie). The scientist couple began scientific experiments.

Henri Becquerel discovered the phenomenon of radioactivity.

Discovered two radioactive substances – polonium and radium, with Madame Curie.

Refused a chair at the University of Geneva in order to continue his research with his wife.
Appointed as lecturer at the University of Sorbonne.

Awarded Nobel Prize for Physics jointly with Marie Curie, the other half was awarded to Professor Henri Becquerel.

Awarded the Davy Medal of the Royal Society of London.

Appointed Titular professor at the Faculty of Sciences of Paris.

Elected Fellow to the Academy of Sciences.

Died in Paris, France.