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December 25, 1642 |
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Isaac Newton born |
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| According to the calendar in force at the time, Newton was born on December 25. Mid-December, already home to a hodge-podge of religious and ethnic celebrations should make room, we think, to honor as well one of the greatest minds of all time. | |
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