On this day in 1781, German-born British astronomer William Herschel discovered the planet Uranus. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

On this day in 1781, German-born British astronomer William Herschel discovered the planet Uranus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Sir William Herschel discovers the planet Uranus - March 13th, 1781

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Sir William Herschel discovers the planet Uranus - March 13th, 1781

Sir William Herschel discovers the planet Uranus - March 13th, 1781