October 29, 1675
Leibniz makes the first use of the long s (∫) as a symbol of the integral in calculus.
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On October 29, in the year 1675:
Leibniz makes the first use of the long s (∫) as a symbol of the integral in calculus.
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz was a German polymath active as a mathematician, philosopher, scientist, and diplomat who is credited, alongside Isaac Newton, with the creation of calculus in addition to many other branches of mathematics, such as binary arithmetic and statistics.
Why October 29, 1675 matters:
Leibniz makes the first use of the long s (∫) as a symbol of the integral in calculus.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
Historical context: October 29, 1675
The Early Modern era accelerated global exchange of ideas, goods, and technologies, expanding science, navigation, and everyday material culture.
The event on this day: Leibniz makes the first use of the long s (∫) as a symbol of the integral in calculus.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gottfried_Wilhelm_Leibniz (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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