This Year Easter Falls On The Correct Date According To Newton
Thursday, April 2, 2015 - 06:20
in Mathematics & Economics
The most probable date for Good Friday is April 3, 33 AD. Isaac Newton figured that out in 1733.Easter is that holiday that wanders around in the calendar and which you never quite know when will take place. Some get annoyed by that, but frankly I find it charming. But when did the crucifixion of Jesus really take place?Questions like these were of much concern to Isaac Newton (1642-1726), surprisingly, since he is best known for gravitation and planetary orbits. read more