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Feb 25, 1543
Nicolaus Copernicus publishes "On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres"
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Galileo Galilei publishes "Starry Messenger"
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Rene Descartes writes "Discourse on Method"
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Isaac Newton publishes "Principia"
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John Locke writes "Essay Concerning Human Understanding"
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The first daily newspaper printed in London.
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Reign of Frederick William I
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Hanovers take British crown.
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Marie Theresa inherits the Austrian throne.
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War of Austrian Succession
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Montesque writes "The Spirit of the Laws"
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Diderot published "The Encyclopedia"
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Rousseau writes "Discourse on the Orgins of the Inequality of Mankind"
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Seven Years War.
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Rousseau writes "The Social Contract"
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Catherine the Great rules Russia.
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Voltaire writes "Treatsie on Toleration"
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Cesare Beccaria writes "On Crimes and Punishments"
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Stamp act imposed on Colonies.
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First Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia
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Adam Smith writes "The Wealth of Nations"
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Treaty of Paris signed.
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Mary Wollstonecraft writes "A Vindication of the Rights of Women"