1789 in science
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The year 1789 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here.
See also: 1788 in science, other events of 1789, 1790 in science and the list of years in science.
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[edit] Exploration
- July 10 - Alexander Mackenzie reaches Mackenzie River Delta.
[edit] Awards
- Copley Medal: William Morgan
[edit] Births
- August 21 - Augustin Louis Cauchy, mathematician (died 1857)
- September 28 - Richard Bright, physician (died 1858)
- October 25 - Heinrich Schwabe, astronomer (died 1875)
[edit] Deaths
- May 25 - Anders Dahl, botanist for whom the dahlia is named (born 1751)
