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Galileo Demonstrates Telescope
Venetian senate examines Galileo Galilei's telescope
1609 Highlights
About August 8, 1609
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Tuesday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 414 years, 11 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
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