The year 1677 in science and technology included several events, one of which is listed here. Science in the broadest sense refers to any system of knowledge attained by verifiable means. ... It has been suggested that Techie be merged into this article or section. ...

See also: 1676 in science, other events of 1677, 1678 in science and the list of years in science. The year 1676 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here. ... Events First performance of Racines tragedy, Phèdre Sarah Churchill marries John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough Battle of Cassel, Philippe I of Orléans defeats William of Orange Mary II of England marries William of Orange English Statute of frauds is passed into law Battle of Landskrona Elias... The year 1678 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here. ... The following entries cover events of a science or technology related nature which occurred in the listed year. ...

Births

• February 8 - Jacques Cassini, French astronomer (died 1756)

February 8 is the 39th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Jacques Cassini (February 8, 1677 - April 18, 1756) was a French astronomer, son of Giovanni Domenico Cassini Cassini was born at the Paris Observatory. ... An astronomer or astrophysicist is a person whose area of interest is astronomy or astrophysics. ... The year 1756 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here. ...

Deaths