aug 17, 1857 - DIMITRI MENDELEEV
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He discovered the underlying pattern in what is now known as the periodic table of the elements.International: In Tokyo there is an earthquake. They arouse fires that leave more than 107,000 people dead.
National: In Mexico the War of Reform begins between the liberals and the conservatives.
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Date:
aug 17, 1857
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~ 168 years ago