1930
Born to Harry Herbert Finn and Agnes (Fillot) Finn in Ridgefield Park, NJ.
1951
Earns a Bachelor of Science in physics from the College of the Holy Cross.
1952
Is a physics instructor at Georgetown University until 1954; Is a research physicist with the Naval Research Lab. Sonar Systems Branch until 1978.
1954
Achieves a Master of Science in physics from the Catholic University of America; Marries Pat O’Connor on November 25.
1954
Teaches as an assistant professor at St. Vincent College until 1955.
1956
Teaches as an assistant, associate and full professor at Georgetown University until 1995.
1962
Obtains a Doctor of Philosophy from Georgetown University.
1967
Publishes “Fundamental University Physics Volume 1: Mechanics” and “Fundamental University Physics Volume II, Fields and Waves.”
1968
Publishes “Fundamental University Physics: Quantum and Statistical Physics Volume III.”
1969
Is a reader and chief reader with the Educational Testing Service in Princeton, NJ until 1976.
1970
Publishes single volume copies titled “Physics” until 1990.
1971
Is director of the Washington Junior Science & Humanities Symposium at the Army Research Office in Durham, NC until 1990.
1979
Is a member of the advisory committee on science for the College Board, Educational Testing Service until 1986.
1980
Is a program manager in the International Division for the National Science Foundation until 1982.
1983
Is a consultant and researcher with the National Institutes for Health Nuclear Medicine until 1994.
1990
Serves as department chairman at Georgetown University until 1993.
1992
Serves as president of the Elm Oakridge Lynn Civic Organization until 2012.
1994
Sits on the board of directors of the Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Citizens Commission until 2010.
1995
Retires as Professor Emeritus from Georgetown University.