On this day in 1791, the French National Assembly accepted a proposal by the French Academy of Sciences to define the meter. 

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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 1791, the French National Assembly accepted a proposal by the French Academy of Sciences to define the meter.

Meter defined - March 30, 1791

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