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Historical Events in December 1690

  • Dec 10 Massachusetts Bay becomes first American colonial government to issue paper money

Event of interestEvent of Interest

Dec 23 English astronomer John Flamsteed observes Uranus without realizing it's undiscovered

1st Astronomer Royal John Flamsteed
1st Astronomer Royal
John Flamsteed


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