1687
Definition
In 1687 refers to the year when a significant event or publication took place during history.
Related terms
Scientific Revolution: A period of intellectual awakening in the 16th and 17th centuries when scholars challenged traditional beliefs through observation, experimentation, and reasoning.
Enlightenment: An intellectual movement in the 18th century where thinkers emphasized reason, logic, and individual rights to challenge traditional authority.
Galileo Galilei: An Italian scientist who made significant contributions to astronomy and physics during the Scientific Revolution.
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Practice Questions (2)
What groundbreaking book did Isaac Newton publish in 1687?
Which scientific breakthrough happened in 1687 that furthered understanding about gravity?
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