1968, Nobel Prizes (Oslo, Norway, December, 1968)

The Nobel Prize in Physics: Luis Alvarez

For his decisive contributions to elementary particle physics, in particular the discovery of a large number of resonance states, made possible through his development of the technique of using hydrogen bubble chamber and data analysis.

Luis Alvarez

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry: Lars Onsager

For the discovery of the reciprocal relations bearing his name, which are fundamental for the thermodynamics of irreversible processes.

Lars Onsager

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine: Robert W. Holley, H. Gobind Khorana and Marshall W. Nirenberg

For their interpretation of the genetic code and its function in protein synthesis.

Robert W. Holley, Marshall W. Nirenberg and H. Gobind Khorana

The Nobel Prize in Literature: Yasunari Kawabata

For his narrative mastery, which with great sensibility expresses the essence of the Japanese mind.

Yasunari Kawabata

The Nobel Peace Prize: René Cassin

For his struggle to ensure the rights of man as stipulated in the UN Declaration.

René Cassin