1937: Dr. Wallace H. Carothers ASSOCIATED PRESS Feb 13, 2015 Feb 13, 2015 Updated Feb 13, 2015 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link In 1937, Dr. Wallace H. Carothers, a research chemist for Du Pont who'd invented nylon, received a patent for the synthetic fiber. ASSOCIATED PRESS As featured on Slideshow: Today In History, Feb. 16 Today is Monday, Feb. 16. This is Presidents Day. Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Most Popular Here's where to see the fireworks, celebrate July 4 in Tucson area Why lizards in Arizona do push-ups Former Sam Levitz building sells for $8.6 million Arizona's oldest pool is 140 years old, and it's still open Tucson's July 4th fireworks display will switch to drones light show next year Promotions Read the E-edition now – the digital replica of the newspaper! Download our mobile app for a customized experience! View All