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Isaac Newton was born
Isaac Newton was born according to the Julian calendar (in use in England at the time) on Christmas Day, 25 December 1642 (NS 4 January 1643[1]), at Woolsthorpe Manor in Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth, a hamlet in the county of Lincolnshire. -
Isaac is accepted to Trinity college
In June 1661, he was admitted to Trinity College, Cambridge, on the recommendation of his uncle Rev William Ayscough. He started as a subsizar—paying his way by performing valet's duties—until he was awarded a scholarship in 1664, which guaranteed him four more years until he would get his M.A. -
Isaac discovers Calculus
In 1665, he discovered the generalised binomial theorem and began to develop a mathematical theory that later became calculus. -
Obtains Degree from Cambridge
obtained his B.A. degree in August 1665 -
Returns to Cambridge
returned to Cambridge and in October was elected as a fellow of Trinity -
Elected a fellow of the royal society
He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) in 1672.