1965 Event Big Bang theory of creation of universe is supported by announcement of discovery of new celestial bodies know as blue galaxies 1959 Event U.S.S.R.'s Luna 2 becomes 1st probe to contact another celestial body 1909 Death Simon Newcomb, celestial mechanics authority (Stars), dies at 74 1852 Event 1st Chinese theater in U.S., Celestial John, opens in San Francisco 1839 Event 1st celestial photograph (of Moon) made in U.S., John Draper, New York City
