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June 3 - Transit of Venus is observed from many places in order to obtain data for measuring the distance from the Earth to the Sun. Most famously James Cook observes the transit from Tahiti.
November 9 - Transit of New Zealand

Awards

Copley Medal: William Hewson

Births

March 23 - William Smith, geologist (died 1839)
April 25 - Marc Isambard Brunel, engineer (died 1849)
August 23 - Georges Cuvier, zoologist (died 1832)
September 14 - Alexander von Humboldt, naturalist and explorer (died 1859)

Deaths

Categories: 1769 | Years in science

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Science Fair Projects - 1769 (524 words)
	1769 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar).
	Science kits, science lessons, science toys, maths toys, hobby kits, science games and books - these are some of many products that can help give your kid an edge in their science fair projects, and develop a tremendous interest in the study of science.
	When shopping for a science kit or other supplies, make sure that you carefully review the features and quality of the products.

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