Thomas Hales (jun 20, 1958 – 4h 18min, jun 21, 2025 y)
Description:
Thomas Hales' proof of the Kepler conjecture stands out as one of the most challenging mathematical proofs in history. Hales combined computer-aided calculations with rigorous mathematical reasoning to demonstrate that stacking cannonballs in a pyramid-like shape results in the densest arrangement of spheres in three-dimensional space.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 20, 1958
4h 18min, jun 21, 2025 y
~ 67 years