Historical Events
Fahrenheit Scale
Glassblower Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit proposes system for making thermometers and the Fahrenheit temperature scale in a paper to the Royal Society of London and is elected a fellow on its basis
1724 Highlights
About January 1, 1724
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 300 years, 3 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Capricorn
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