On this day

On this day details the major historical events that have occurred in physics over the years.

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January

Key historical physics events that happened in January

January 

March

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March 

May

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May 

July

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July 

September

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September 

November

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November 

February

Key historical physics events that happened in February

February 

April

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April 

June

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June 

August

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August 

October

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October 

December

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December