John Couch Adams History: January 21, 1892 - John Couch Adams, English co-discoverer of Neptune, dies July 10, 1847 - Urbain J J Leverrier and John Couch Adams, codiscoverers of Neptune meet for 1st time at home of John Herschel June 5, 1819 - John Couch Adams, English astronomer, co-discover Neptune
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