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01 Jul 1770
Lexell's Comet |
Lexell's Comet (astronomy) Lexell's Comet passes closer to the Earth than any other comet in recorded history, approaching to a distance of 0.015 AU. It is observed by Charles Messier between June 14 and October 3. |
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01 Jul 1770
James Hargreaves |
James Hargreaves (technology) James Hargreaves obtains a British patent for the spinning jenny. |