English natural philosopher, scientist and author regarded as the father of empiricism and the father of scientific method. He argued that scientific knowledge can only be based on inductive and careful observation of events occurring in nature.
Francis Bacon was born on 22 January, 1561
Today's Events: 6 May
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Kindle DX announced
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First geocache discovered
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4 minute mile by Roger Bannister
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First operation run on EDSAC
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The Grapes of Wrath wins Pulitzer Prize
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Hindenburg catches fire – 36 people killed
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Grange Calveley Birthday
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Júlio César de Mello e Souza Birthday
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Stanley Morison Birthday
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Sigmund Freud Birthday
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Robert Peary Birthday
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Ezra Jack Keats Death Anniversary