ON THIS DAY

1727:

Death of Sir Isaac Newton, British scientist and mathematician, noted for his discoveries including that of gravity.

First concentration camp is opened in Germany, at Dachau.

First practical tests of radar are carried out at Kiel Harbour, Germany, by Dr Rudolph Kuenhold.

Beatle John Lennon weds Japanese artist Yoko Ono in Gibraltar.

A religious sect spreads nerve gas through Tokyo’s crowded subway system, killing 12 and sickening more than 5500.

The US launches its war against Iraq with selective strikes on Baghdad.

Spike Lee, US filmmaker (1957-); Holly Hunter, US actor (1958-); Ruby Rose Langenheim, Australian DJ and model (1986-); Catherine McNeil, Australian model (1989-).

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