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08/26/1644 |
Large meteor lights up the night sky and “causes consternation” in Boston. |
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1663 |
Telescope arrives in Boston. |
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06/27/1675 |
Eclipse of the moon is visible in Boston. |
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04/30/1677 |
Comet is seen in the skies over Boston. |
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1683 |
Increase Mather organizes a scientific society. |
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12/08/1714 |
Winthrop (John) is born in Boston. |
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05/17/1719 |
Aurora Borealis is seen in Boston. |
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11/27/1722 |
Eclipse of the sun is visible in Boston. |
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04/03/1759 |
Haley’s comet is observed in Boston. |
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05/09/1761 |
Harvard Professor John Winthrop sails for Newfoundland on a scientific expedition. |
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