1586 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
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| Centuries: | 15th century – 16th century – 17th century |
| Decades: | 1550s 1560s 1570s – 1580s – 1590s 1600s 1610s |
| Years: | 1583 1584 1585 – 1586 – 1587 1588 1589 |
The year 1586 was a common year that started on a Wednesday. It was a time of interesting discoveries and events, especially in science!
Science and Discovery
In 1586, a smart Flemish mathematician named Simon Stevin showed something amazing about how things fall. He proved that if you drop two objects of different weights at the same time, they will hit the ground at the same speed. This was a big deal because people used to think heavier things fell faster. Stevin's experiment helped us understand gravity better, even before famous scientists like Isaac Newton.
Images for kids
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Duchess Magdalene Sibylle of Prussia
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Saint Margaret Clitherow
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Prince Masahito
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King Stefan Batory
See also
In Spanish: 1586 para niños
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