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John Campbell invents the sextant to enable sailors to measure the angle between an astronomical object and the horizon for the purposes of celestial navigation.

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Beginning of Time

1959

Miles Davis' record 'Kind of Blue' is released, later to become one of the most influencial albums of all time to modern jazz, rock, and classical music.

Present Day

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