1952 Death Chaim Weizmann, bio-chemist/1st president Israel, dies at 77 1949 Event Chaim Weizmann becomes 1st Israeli president 1948 Event Chaim Weizmann elected 1st president of Israel 1939 Event Chaim Weizmann informs England that Palestine Jews will fight in WW II 1874 Birthday Chaim Weizmann, Israeli statesman, 1st President
