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July 26

2 things science and human progress accomplished on this date.

  1. 1918

    Emmy Noether unveils a deep law of physics

    Mathematician Emmy Noether's theorem linking symmetry to the conservation laws of physics was presented at Gottingen. It remains one of the most beautiful and useful ideas in all of science.

    Source: Wikipedia

  2. 1963

    The first satellite to hover over one spot

    NASA launched Syncom 2, the first communications satellite to hold a fixed position relative to the ground. The idea now underpins global television, weather forecasting, and phone links.

    Source: Wikipedia

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