Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Issac Newton was born on

  1. 16 January 1469

  2. 4 January 1643

  3. 31 March 1727

  4. 4 March 1727

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Newton's birth date is 4 January 1643 in the Julian calendar. This corresponds to 25 December 1642 in the Gregorian calendar, but the given answer matches the historical record under the Old Style dating system.