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Timeline; 1666

In 1666, D Cassini used astronomical observations to discover the rotation of Mars, which we now know rotates every 24 hours and 37 minutes. His value disagrees with the modern value by only 1 second.

Also this year, the great fire of London caused a great deal of damage, allowing Robert Hooke to become independantly wealthy as chief surveyor of the reconstructed london.