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Charles Babbage joined Trinity College at the University of Cambridge
Mathematics was one of his favorite subjects and he felt that the standard of mathematical tuition available at Trinity College was disappointing. Found here: http://www.biography.com/people/charles-babbage-9193834 -
Charles Babbage formed the Analytical Society with several students including George Peacock and John Herschel
The Analytical Society promoted the use of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz's notation.http://www.biography.com/people/charles-babbage-9193834 -
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Charles Babbage presented his plans to build a 'difference engine' to the Royal Astronomical Society
His plans were approved and the government granted him £1500 to begin his invention. He hired Joseph clement to assist with the construction of the difference engine. Together, they worked on the project for many years. http://www.charlesbabbage.net -
Charles Babbage was awarded with the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society
In recognition of the invention of an engine for calculating mathematical and astronomical tables. http://www.biography.com/people/charles-babbage-9193834 -
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Charles Babbage Died
Charles Babbage died at his home at 1 Dorset Street, Marylebone, London. A green plaque has since been placed at the address in memory of his life. He was 79 years old when he died. He was buried in Kensal Green Cemetery, London. Half of his brain can be seen on display at London's Science Museum, the other half of his brain is kept at London's Hunterian Museum in the Royal College of Surgeons -
Birth of Steven Paul Jobs
Born in San Francisco, CA to Joann Schiebel and Abdulfattah "John" Jandali. http://www.biography.com/people/steve-jobs-9354805#apple-computers -
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Jobs bought Pixar which eventually merged with Disney.
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