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Robert Grant Aitken
1864Dec, 31

Robert Grant Aitken

Robert Grant Aitken, American astronomer and academic (d. 1951)
Robert Grant Aitken (December 31, 1864 – October 29, 1951) was an American astronomer.

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Events on 1864

  • 29Apr

    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

    Theta Xi fraternity is founded at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, the only fraternity to be founded during the American Civil War.
  • 5May

    Battle of the Wilderness

    American Civil War: The Battle of the Wilderness begins in Spotsylvania County.
  • 7May

    Battle of the Wilderness

    American Civil War: The Army of the Potomac, under General Ulysses S. Grant, breaks off from the Battle of the Wilderness and moves southwards.
  • 7May

    City of Adelaide (1864)

    The world's oldest surviving clipper ship, the City of Adelaide is launched by William Pile, Hay and Co. in Sunderland, England, for transporting passengers and goods between Britain and Australia.
  • 7Sep

    William Tecumseh Sherman

    American Civil War: Atlanta is evacuated on orders of Union General William Tecumseh Sherman.