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The year 1782 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here. Part of a scientific laboratory at the University of Cologne. ... By the mid 20th century humans had achieved a mastery of technology sufficient to leave the surface of the Earth for the first time and explore space. ...

See also: 1781 in science, other events of 1782, 1783 in science, and the list of years in science. The year 1781 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here. ... 1782 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... The year 1783 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. ...

Awards

Copley Medal: Richard Kirwan

The Copley Medal is a scientific award for work in any field of science, the highest award granted by the Royal Society of London. ... Richard Kirwan (1733 â€“ June 1, 1812) was an Irish scientist. ...

Births

Deaths

March 17 - Daniel Bernoulli, mathematician, developed Bernoulli's theorem, most distinguished of second generation of Bernoulli family. (born 1700)
May 16 - Daniel Solander, Swedish botanist (born 1736)

Categories: 1782 | Years in science is the 76th day of the year (77th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Daniel Bernoulli Daniel Bernoulli (February 8, 1700 â€“ March 17, 1782) was a Dutch-born mathematician who spent much of his life in Basel, Switzerland where he died. ... Leonhard Euler, considered one of the greatest mathematicians of all time A mathematician is a person whose primary area of study and research is the field of mathematics. ... Bernoullis principle states that in fluid flow, an increase in velocity occurs simultaneously with decrease in pressure. ... The year 1700 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here. ... May 16 is the 136th day of the year (137th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Daniel Carlsson Solander (February 19, 1733 â€“ May 16, 1782) was a Swedish botanist. ... The year 1736 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here. ...

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	Rockingham dies at London July 1 at age 52 and is buried in York Minster; William Fitzmaurice Petty, 45, 2nd earl of Shelburne, heads a new coalition ministry, serving as first lord of the treasury and first minister while his longtime Whig critic Charles James Fox sits in his cabinet.
	York, England, April 20, 1786] becomes the first to suggest the correct explanation for variation in the light from the star Algol, which is caused by an invisible companion star.

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