On this day in 1861, Australian amateur astronomer John Tebbutt first observed the Great Comet of 1861.

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From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

On this day in 1861, Australian amateur astronomer John Tebbutt first observed the Great Comet of 1861.

Great Comet of 1861 discovered - May 13, 1861

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