Sir Isaac Newton was born this day, January 4, In 1643. Like many great people, Newton's life began quite inauspiciously: he was born prematurely (remember, this is 1643) and was so small that he wasn't expected to live.
It's a good thing that he did, however, as Newton grew up to be the greatest scientist who ever lived.
Check out Neatorama's 10 Strange Facts about Newton for more fun facts about Sir Isaac: Link
well the man invented classical mechanics and calculus, so if we have engineering today its because of him.
i hear he was kind of an arsehole tho.
Is he wearing lipstick in that painting or is it just my imagination?
But... exaggeration is a zillion times more effective than understatement.