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Standardized Species Names
The International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature establish the "starting point" for standardized species names across the animal kingdom, based on the binomial nomenclature by Carolus Linnaeus 10th edition of Systema Naturae
Famous Deaths
- Johann Friedrich von Cronegk, German poet and playwright (Codrus), dies at 26
Died in 1758 1758 Highlights
About January 1, 1758
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 266 years, 4 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
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