The City College Of New York Notable Alumni
Sebastian Wright
Updated on January 16, 2026
Birthdate: December 3, 1838
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Died: October 28, 1916
US meteorologist Cleveland Abbe, who proposed the use of time zones, was also known for his contribution to the development of the US Weather Bureau, or the National Weather Service, through his daily weather maps and forecasts. Initially an astronomer, he also served as the director of the Cincinnati (Ohio) Observatory.
