Isaac Newton, the English mathematician and physicist who formulated the laws of motion and universal gravitation, was born in 1642.

Isaac Newton was born on January 4, 1642. He was a renowned mathematician, physicist, and astronomer who is widely recognized for his laws of motion and universal gravitation.

Isaac Newton was born on December 25, 1642 (January 4, 1643, New Style).

Isaac Newton, an English mathematician, physicist, and astronomer, was born in 1643. He is widely recognized for his laws of motion and universal gravitation.

Isaac Newton, the renowned physicist and mathematician, is born on January 4, 1643. He is famous for his laws of motion and universal gravitation.

Hannah (Ayscough) Newton marries the 63-year-old Barnabas Smith, a rector from North Witham. Hannah moves away from Woolsthorpe to live with her new husband, while young Isaac is left in the care of Hannah's mother for over seven years.

On January 30, 1649, Charles I is beheaded by Cromwell and the Puritans.

Barnabas Smith passes away in August. Following his death, Hannah returns to Woolsthorpe and inherits wealth.

In 1654, Isaac Newton enrolls in the Grantham Grammar School.

At the age of 12, Newton starts attending Grammar School in Grantham. He resides with the Apothecary Mr. Clarke near the George Inn.

On September 3, 1658, Cromwell passes away.

Newton is called back to Woolsthorpe by his mother from Grantham.

On June 5, 1661, Isaac Newton enrolls at Trinity College, Cambridge, a significant turning point in his life as described by Westfall. Newton, under his mother's guidance, becomes a subsizar, requiring him to work to cover his expenses.

Isaac Newton is elected as a scholar on April 28, 1664, and begins recording mathematical entries in his 'Waste Book', marking the beginning of his notable mathematical contributions.

On June 25, 1665, Trinity College had to close due to the plague. This closure lasted for 2 years, during which Newton developed his groundbreaking ideas.

On March 20, 1666, Isaac Newton returns to Cambridge after his time in Woolsthorpe, marking a significant period of his academic and scientific pursuits.

On October 2, 1667, Isaac Newton was elected as a minor Fellow of Trinity College and during this time he wrote Enumeratio curvarum.

Isaac Newton was elected as a major Fellow of Trinity College on March 16, 1668.

On July 7, 1668, Isaac Newton was granted his Master's Degree at Cambridge University.

On February 23, 1669, Isaac Newton described his reflecting telescope in a letter to Henry Oldenburg, the first Secretary of the Royal Society.

Isaac Newton was elected as the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics on October 29, 1669.

In January 1670, Isaac Newton gave the first of his Optical Lectures.

On December 21, 1671, Seth Ward proposed Isaac Newton for election to the Royal Society.

On January 11, 1672, Isaac Newton was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of London.

On February 6, 1672, Isaac Newton sent his first letter on Light and Colors to Oldenburg, which was later read to the Royal Society and criticized by Robert Hooke.

On February 8, 1672, Isaac Newton published his letter on Light & Colors in the Philosophical Transactions, considered one of the first 'scientific articles'.

On March 25, 1672, an account of Isaac Newton's new reflecting telescope was published in the Transactions, along with seven additional optical papers throughout the year.

On November 30, 1672, Isaac Newton was elected to the Council of the Royal Society, a prestigious scientific organization in England.

On December 10, 1672, Isaac Newton sent a letter to John Collins regarding the method of tangents.

In August 1674, Isaac Newton visits London while the Duke of Monmouth is installed as the Chancellor of Cambridge University.

On February 18, 1675, Isaac Newton attends his first meeting of the Royal Society.

Between December 9 and 16, 1675, Isaac Newton's Hypothesis explaining the Properties of Light is presented before the Royal Society.

Sir Isaac Newton experiences a nervous breakdown following a dispute with Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz two years prior.

From January 20 to February 10, 1676, Isaac Newton presents his Discourse of Observations to the Royal Society.

On June 13, 1676, Isaac Newton sends his Epistola prior to Henry Oldenburg.

On October 20, 1676, Isaac Newton sends his Epistola posterior to Henry Oldenburg.

Sir Isaac Newton publishes his groundbreaking work 'Principia', which laid the foundation for classical mechanics and the law of universal gravitation.

On June 4, 1679, Isaac Newton's mother, Hannah, is buried at Woolsthorpe, where Newton spends a significant part of the year.

On January 17, 1680, Isaac Newton ends the correspondence with Robert Hooke regarding the problem of planetary motion.

From December 12, 1680, to March 1681, Isaac Newton observes the Comet of 1680-81 and engages in correspondence with John Flamsteed on the topic.

In December 1682, Isaac Newton observes 'Halley's' comet, making significant astronomical observations.

In January 1684, notable 'Coffee House' meetings take place involving Halley, Hooke, and Christopher Wren discussing the motion of the earth and the inverse square relation problem.

In August 1684, Edmond Halley visits Isaac Newton in Cambridge to discuss the principle of inverse squares and its connection to planetary orbits.

In November 1684, Isaac Newton finishes his calculations on gravity and shares them with Edmond Halley, who encourages him to publish his findings.

On February 23, 1685, Newton's work 'De motu' was officially recorded in the Register of the Royal Society.

On April 28, 1686, Sir Isaac Newton presented the first book of his work 'Principia' to the Royal Society. This groundbreaking publication laid the foundation for classical mechanics and the law of universal gravitation.

On May 19, 1686, the Royal Society made the decision to publish Newton's 'Principia'. This significant event marked the recognition of the importance and value of Newton's work in the scientific community.

Starting on May 22, 1686, Edmond Halley initiated correspondence with Newton regarding the 'Principia'. This collaboration played a crucial role in the publication and dissemination of Newton's revolutionary ideas.

On June 2, 1686, the Royal Society directed Edmond Halley to oversee the publication of Newton's 'Principia'. This task highlighted the Society's support for Newton's work and its commitment to advancing scientific knowledge.

Samuel Pepys, the President of the Royal Society, granted a license for the publication of Newton's 'Principia' on June 30, 1686. This official approval was a significant step towards sharing Newton's revolutionary theories with the world.

Isaac Newton published his groundbreaking work 'Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica', which introduced his laws of motion and universal gravitation, establishing Newtonian physics as the new paradigm of natural philosophy.

Isaac Newton's groundbreaking work 'Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica' was published on January 8, 1687, revolutionizing the understanding of physics and mathematics.

On March 1, 1687, Sir Isaac Newton sent the second book of his monumental work 'Principia' to Edmond Halley. This continued collaboration and exchange of ideas further enriched the scientific community.

Sir Isaac Newton sent the third book of his 'Principia' to Edmond Halley on April 4, 1687. This completion of the trilogy solidified Newton's contributions to physics and astronomy.

Newton published Principia on July 5, 1687, where he presented the three universal laws of motion and the law of universal gravitation. This work laid the foundation for classical mechanics and made significant contributions to the Industrial Revolution.

A review of Isaac Newton's groundbreaking work 'Principia Mathematica' was conducted for the Bibliothèque universelle, highlighting its significance in the field of science.

Isaac Newton meets Nicolas Fatio de Duillier for the first time at a Royal Society meeting.

On November 14, 1690, Newton sends John Locke Two Notable Corruptions, marking a significant exchange between the two prominent figures.

In January 1691, Newton visits John Locke at Oates, showcasing the personal connection between the two influential figures.

In August 1691, Newton has his first meeting with David Gregory in London, marking the beginning of a significant professional relationship.

In September 1691, Newton visits Fatio de Duillier again in London, strengthening their connection and collaboration.

On January 26, 1692, Newton asks John Locke to return his Two Notable Corruptions, indicating a significant interaction between the two intellectuals.

In March 1692, Pitcairne visits Newton at Cambridge, where Newton allows him to copy De natura acidorum, showcasing their scholarly exchange.

Newton wrote his first letter to Richard Bentley, a theologian and classical scholar, discussing natural theology and the design of the universe.

On September 1, 1694, Isaac Newton visits John Flamsteed at Greenwich.

In 1695, Isaac Newton was appointed as the warden of the Mint to oversee the implementation of a new currency, leading him to move from Cambridge to London.

On March 19, 1696, Charles Montagu offers Isaac Newton the position of Warden of the Mint, which Newton accepts.

In April 1696, Isaac Newton leaves Cambridge for London to take up his position at the Mint.

In 1697, Isaac Newton established the law of universal gravitation, which was later linked to Immanuel Kant's law of free point source radiation. This law contributed to the comprehension of energy propagation in the field of physics.

On January 30, 1697, Isaac Newton receives and solves the famous 'Lion’s Paw' problem presented by Bernoulli, with his solution being read anonymously to the Royal Society.

On December 4, 1698, Isaac Newton visits John Flamsteed.

On February 21, 1699, Isaac Newton is elected as a Foreign Associate of the Académie des sciences in Paris.

On February 3, 1700, Isaac Newton was appointed as the Master of the Mint, a significant position responsible for overseeing the production of coins in England.

On January 27, 1701, William Whiston delivered lectures at Cambridge University on behalf of Isaac Newton, showcasing Newton's influence and reputation in the academic world.

On November 26, 1701, Isaac Newton was elected to Parliament by the Cambridge Senate, demonstrating his involvement in political affairs alongside his scientific pursuits.

On December 10, 1701, Isaac Newton resigned from his position as the Lucasian Chair of Mathematics, a prestigious academic role at the University of Cambridge.

On March 3, 1703, Robert Hooke passed away, prompting Isaac Newton to proceed with publishing his work on optics that had been completed years before, marking a significant moment in the history of science.

On November 30, 1703, Isaac Newton was elected as the President of the Royal Society, solidifying his leadership role in the scientific community and his contributions to the advancement of knowledge.

In February 1704, Isaac Newton published the first edition of his groundbreaking work 'Opticks', which revolutionized the understanding of light and color in the field of optics.

On January 1, 1705, Isaac Newton is knighted, becoming the first scientist to receive such an honor for his work.

In January 1705, Sir Isaac Newton suggested that the observations made by John Flamsteed, the Royal Astronomer, should be published.

In 1706, the initial Latin version of Isaac Newton's work 'Opticks' was published, including its Queries.

In 1707, Sir Isaac Newton released 'Arithmetica universalis', a significant mathematical work.

On April 15, 1709, Sir Isaac Newton and David Gregory visited Greenwich together.

In September 1710, Sir Isaac Newton moved to a new house on St Martin’s Street and published works like 'De natura acidorum', 'Enumeratio', and 'De quadratura Lexicon technicum'.

In 1711, the Royal Society proclaimed Newton as the true discoverer of calculus and labeled Leibniz as a fraud in a study. This marked the beginning of a bitter controversy between Newton and Leibniz, impacting both their lives until Leibniz's death in 1716.

On March 6, 1712, a committee was established by the Royal Society to examine the priority dispute between Isaac Newton and G-W von Leibniz.

Between July 11-14, 1713, Sir Isaac Newton published the second edition of 'Principia', his groundbreaking work in the field of physics.

On August 1, 1713, Sir Isaac Newton and Edmond Halley visited Greenwich, possibly for scientific observations or discussions.

In November 1715, the Leibniz-Clarke correspondence, a series of letters between Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz and Samuel Clarke, began.

On June 5, 1716, Roger Cotes passed away. Sir Isaac Newton famously remarked, 'If he had lived we might have known something'.

G.W. Leibniz, known as Newton's most able foe in controversy, passes away.

Newton presents a portrait to the Royal Society and there is a marriage between John Conduitt and Catherine Barton, who is Newton's 'half-niece'.

Newton publishes the second English edition of Opticks, including eight queries.

Newton publishes the second Latin edition of the Opticks.

The first English edition of Universal Arithmetic is published and Newton poses for a portrait by Kneller, which becomes one of the most famous likenesses of him.

Newton publishes the third English edition of Opticks.

The second edition of Commercium epistolicum is published with the addition of the Recensio, and Newton experiences an attack of the stone.

Isaac Newton passed away on March 20, 1726. He was a prominent figure in the fields of science and mathematics, making significant contributions to the understanding of gravity and light.

Isaac Newton publishes the third edition of his famous work Principia, which laid the foundation for classical mechanics.

Isaac Newton attends the Royal Society for the last time, marking the end of his active involvement in the scientific community.

On March 20, 1727, Sir Isaac Newton passed away in London.

Isaac Newton's body is put on display at Westminster Abbey for public viewing, honoring his significant impact on the scientific world.

Isaac Newton passed away on March 31, 1727. His groundbreaking work laid the foundation for classical mechanics and his contributions to science revolutionized the field of physics.

Isaac Newton is laid to rest at Westminster Abbey, marking the final farewell to one of the greatest scientists in history.

'De mundi systemate' was published posthumously in 1728. It was one of Isaac Newton's works that contributed to our understanding of the universe.

In 1729, Newton's optical lectures and an English translation of his Principia by Motte were published.

In 1730, Newton expressed his inability to explain the coplanar orbits of planets and suggested that the uniformity in the planetary system might be due to a divine choice.

In 1731, a monument dedicated to Isaac Newton was erected in Westminster Abbey. The monument features Newton reclining on a sarcophagus, surrounded by symbols of his achievements in mathematics and science.

In 1733, Newton's work 'Observations upon the prophecies' was published in London, with multiple reprints following.

Isaac Newton's 'Method of Fluxions' was written in 1671 but published posthumously in 1736. It was a significant contribution to the development of calculus.

In 1816, a tooth said to have belonged to Isaac Newton was sold for a significant amount in London. The tooth was considered valuable and has historical significance related to the renowned scientist.

In 1858, a bronze statue of Newton was erected in the center of Grantham, where he attended school, standing prominently in front of Grantham Guildhall.

After spending sixteen years cataloguing Newton's papers, Cambridge University kept a small number and returned the rest to the Earl of Portsmouth.

A descendant of the Earl of Portsmouth offered Newton's papers for sale at Sotheby's. The collection was broken up and sold for about £9,000.

Isaac Newton wrote a powerful anti-Trinitarian tract at the request of John Locke, which was arranged to be published anonymously in Holland. However, Newton decided not to publish it in the end, indicating Locke's possible Arian or unitarian beliefs.

John Maynard Keynes reassembled an estimated half of Newton's collection of papers on alchemy before donating his collection to Cambridge University.

In 1953, Newton’s Philosophy of Nature was published, showcasing Isaac Newton's thoughts on the natural world.

In 1972, the third edition of Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica, originally published in 1726, was released. This work by Isaac Newton revolutionized the understanding of physics and mathematics.

In 1979, Opticks, also known as A Treatise of the Reflections, Refractions, Inflections and Colours of Light, originally published in 1730, was released. This work by Isaac Newton delves into the nature of light and optics.

In 1995, a large bronze statue of Newton, inspired by William Blake's etching, was created by Eduardo Paolozzi and placed at the British Library in London.

In a 2005 survey by Britain's Royal Society, members deemed Isaac Newton to have made a greater overall contribution to the history of science compared to Albert Einstein. Newton's impact on science was recognized by his peers and successors.

Two unpublished pages of Newton's notes on Jan Baptist van Helmont's book on plague, De Peste, were being auctioned online by Bonhams. Newton's analysis of the book is considered his most substantial written statement about the plague.