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File:Maria Mitchell.jpg|link=Maria Mitchell (nonfiction)|1889: Astronomer and academic [[Maria Mitchell (nonfiction)|Maria Mitchell]] dies. She was the first American woman to work as a professional astronomer. | File:Maria Mitchell.jpg|link=Maria Mitchell (nonfiction)|1889: Astronomer and academic [[Maria Mitchell (nonfiction)|Maria Mitchell]] dies. She was the first American woman to work as a professional astronomer. | ||
File:Skip Digits.jpg|link=Skip Digits|1973: During a command performance at the White House, musician and alleged math criminal [[Skip Digits]] gives the first public demonstration of the computer virus which will later be known as [[Watergate Scandal (virus)|Watergate Scandal]]. | |||
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1712: Philosopher and author Jean-Jacques Rousseau born. His political philosophy will influence the Enlightenment in France and across Europe.
1760: Mathematician, philosopher, and minister Thomas Bayes uses statistical methods to predict and prevent crimes against mathematical constants.
1889: Astronomer and academic Maria Mitchell dies. She was the first American woman to work as a professional astronomer.
1973: During a command performance at the White House, musician and alleged math criminal Skip Digits gives the first public demonstration of the computer virus which will later be known as Watergate Scandal.