October 17

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1604Astronomer Johannes Kepler observes that "an exceptionally bright star" suddenly appeared in the constellation "Ophiuchus."

  • It turns out to be the last supernova to be observed by a Human, on Earth, with the naked eye. It is later referred to as "Kepler's Supernova."

1933Albert Einstein flees Nazi Germany and moves to the United States.