Template:Selected anniversaries/June 28
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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.