1764 in science
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The year 1764 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here.
See also: 1763 in science, other events of 1764, 1765 in science and the list of years in science.
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Physics
- Specific and latent heats are described by Joseph Black
Technology
- James Hargreaves invents the spinning jenny
Awards
Births
- April 3 - John Abernethy, surgeon (died 1831)
- September 17 - John Goodricke, English astronomer (died 1786)
- November 10 - Andrés del Rio, Spanish chemist (died 1849)
- Alexander Mackenzie, explorer (died 1820)