Kepler’s Supernova

On October 8, 1604

Kepler’s Supernova was discovered.

This was the second supernova to be discovered within a generation. The supernova was named after German astrologer Johannes Kepler.

This Day in History - October 8

2017

Northern California's wine country was devastated by sweeping wildfires.

1945

Inventor Percy L. Spencer patented the Microwave Oven.

2018

An intergovernmental panel on Climate Change reported that the planet will heat up by 2.7°F by 2040, which will wreak havoc on our world.

1871

Wisconsin was struck by the deadliest wildfire in US history.

1967

Argentinian Communist and Guerilla leader Che Guevara was captured by the Bolivian military.

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