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History's most surprising connections

Born on March 31

BORN ON THIS DAY
René Descartes
René Descartes
Born 1596 · Philosophy & Thought
"I think, therefore I am"
Johann Sebastian Bach
Johann Sebastian Bach
Born 1685 · Music
Master of Baroque composition
DIED ON THIS DAY
Isaac Newton
Isaac Newton
Died 1727 · Science & Invention
Laws of motion and gravity
Jesse Owens
Jesse Owens
Died 1980 · Sports
4 gold medals at 1936 Berlin Olympics
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