Historical Events
Event of Interest
Isaac Newton's derivation of Kepler's laws from his theory of gravity, contained in the paper De motu corporum in gyrum, is read to the Royal Society by Edmond Halley
Edmond Halley
Isaac Newton
1684 Highlights
About December 10, 1684
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 336 years, 1 month and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Sagittarius