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Feb 11, 1543
copernicus claims the universe is heliocentric (sun centered)
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james watt perfects the steam engine
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james hargreaves invents the spinning jenny
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adam smith publishes wealth of nations
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eli whitney invents the cotton gin
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robert fulton invents the first steam boat
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factory act of 1833 limits work hours for women and children
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opening of the suez canal
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karl max writes The Communist Manifesto
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marie curie receives nobel prize for her work with radioactivity and its ability to cure some diseases
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albert einstein publishes article on the theory of relativity