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1820 in Denmark

Explore 2 historical events and records for Denmark in 1820.

Historical records for Denmark in 1820

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April

Electromagnetism Demonstration

Oersted, Hans Christian · Copenhagen · Physicist · Science / Physics

Observes an electric current deflecting a nearby compass needle.

Magnetic Effect of Electric Current

Oersted, Hans Christian · Copenhagen · Physicist · Science / Physics

Establishes an experimental connection between electricity and magnetism.

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