1789 in science
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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Exploration
- July 10 – Alexander Mackenzie reaches Mackenzie River Delta.
Awards
- Copley Medal: William Morgan
Births
- August 21 – Augustin Louis Cauchy, mathematician (died 1857)
- September 28 – Richard Bright, physician (died 1858)
- October 25 – Heinrich Schwabe, astronomer (died 1875)
Deaths
- May 25 – Anders Dahl, botanist for whom the dahlia is named (born 1751)
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