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File:Christopher Polhem painted by Johan Henrik Scheffel 1741.jpg|link=Christopher Polhem (nonfiction)|1661: Scientist, inventor, and industrialist [[Christopher Polhem (nonfiction)|Christopher Polhem]] dies. He made significant contributions to the economic and industrial development of Sweden, particularly mining. | |||
File:Francis Baily.jpg|link=Francis Baily (nonfiction)|1844: Astronomer [[Francis Baily (nonfiction)|Francis Baily]] dies. He observed "Baily's beads" during an annular eclipse (1836). | File:Francis Baily.jpg|link=Francis Baily (nonfiction)|1844: Astronomer [[Francis Baily (nonfiction)|Francis Baily]] dies. He observed "Baily's beads" during an annular eclipse (1836). | ||
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1661: Scientist, inventor, and industrialist Christopher Polhem dies. He made significant contributions to the economic and industrial development of Sweden, particularly mining.
1844: Astronomer Francis Baily dies. He observed "Baily's beads" during an annular eclipse (1836).
1905: Mathematician Emmy Noether uses Gnomon algorithm functions to detect and prevent crimes against mathematical constants.
1954: The Worcester Lunch Car Company's Research Division announces daily Flying Diner breakfast and dinner flights between San Francisco and New Minneapolis.
2013: Poet, playwright, translator, and lecturer Seamus Heaney dies. He received the 1995 Nobel Prize in Literature.
2017: Leonardo Draws Clock Head wins Newbery Award for Best Children's Book Cover of the Year.