5 July 1687 – Isaac Newton publishes Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica, one of the most important works in the history of science.
5 July 1687 – Isaac Newton publishes Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica, one of the most important works in the history of science.
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Back then when physics was beautifully known as *natural philosophy*.
He came up with a lot of his ideas, such as major development in his calculus work, while at home in Lincolnshire, having been sent home from university during a plague outbreak.
Quite a high bar to set for all the students sent home in 2020 then!
Is Æ in English A and E combined?
The genius who wrote this masterpiece was born in Christmas Day.
What a perfect gift for mankind 🙂
I know it is from 1687, but why does the paper itself say 1686?