James William McBain (March 22, 1882 - March 12, 1953) was a Canadian chemist. Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor. Year 1882 ( MDCCCLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving Year 1953 ( MCMLIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page A chemist is a Scientist trained in the Science of Chemistry. He won the Davy Medal. The Davy Medal is a bronze medal that has been awarded annually by London 's Royal Society since 1877