5 Things You Didn't Know About Isaac Newton Isaac Newton He was a genius, to be sure, but not much of a politician. In his year as a member of parliament, he spoke up only once — and that was to tell someone to close a window. Despite being born on January 4, he was born on Christmas Day. I know, confusing. At the time of his birth, the Gregorian calendar hadn't been adopted by England yet (it took them until 1752, and Newton was born in 1643). Records indicate that Isaac was born on Christmas and baptized on New Year's Day. When the Gregorian calendar was finally adopted by England, it needed adjusted by 11 days, making January 4 Isaac's recognized birthday. That apple thing? Never happened. At least, not the way the legend goes. The story you probably know is that Mr. Newton was sitting under a tree contemplating life when an apple struck him on the head, simultaneously making a light bulb about gravity go off. The real story according to the man...
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