1994 Death Linus Pauling, Nobel prize scientist (Vitamin C advocate), dies at 93 1970 Event Linus Pauling declares large doses of Vitamin C could ward off colds 1954 Event Linus Pauling wins Nobel Chemistry Prize 1954 Event Linus Pauling won the Nobel prize in chemistry 1901 Birthday Linus Pauling, chemist/peace worker, Nobel 1954, 1962