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SHOPPER'S DELIGHT

''See also:'' 1788 In Science , Other Events Of 1789 , 1790 In Science and the List Of Years In Science .

EXPLORATION

July 10 - Alexander Mackenzie reaches Mackenzie River Delta.

AWARDS

BIRTHS

August 21 - Augustin Louis Cauchy , mathematician (died 1857 )

September 28 - Richard Bright , physician (died 1858 )

October 25 - Heinrich Schwabe , astronomer (died 1875 )

DEATHS

May 25 - Anders Dahl , botanist for whom the Dahlia is named (born 1751 )