What Happened on January 26, 1697

Historical Events

Newton Solves Problem in a Day

Isaac Newton receives Jean Bernoulli's 6 month time-limit problem, solves problem before going to bed that same night

Famous Deaths

  • Georg Mohr, Danish mathematician who proved the Mohr–Mascheroni theorem, dies at 56
Died in 1697 1697 Highlights

About January 26, 1697

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 327 years, 3 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Aquarius