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Period: Feb 15, 1564 to
Life of Galileo
Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, philosopher, and mathematician that contributed to the scientific revolution -
Newton publishes "The Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy" describing the three laws of motion
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Philosopher John Locke publishes "A Letter Concerning Toleration"
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Beethoven's first public performance
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Charles Dickens publishes the "Pickwick Papers" to begin his literary success
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Darwin published "On the Origins of Species" describing his theory of natural selection
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Steve Jobs co-founded Apple Computer