January 4, the birthday of the legendary scientist, English creator of classical physics, mathematician, mechanic and astronomer Isaac Newtonthe holiday of the same name is celebrated – Newton Day.

The scientist’s life path from the day he was born to the day of his death was filled with accidents and coincidences that led him to logical discoveries and patterns. Despite the fact that the future great scientist was born before the due date and did not differ in childhood with heroic health, he still managed to reach amazing heights in the field of scientific research. Scientists around the world still use the laws of physics discovered by Newton, including the law of universal gravitation. By the way, a story about an apple that fell and pushed Newton to reasoning about free fall, is considered true.

This holiday has not gained much popularity among the masses, it is celebrated in the circles of scientists. The main tradition of the holiday is a visit to the grave of the scientist, which is located in London in Westminster Abbey.