February 19
February 19
Polish astronomer Copernicus is born
On February 19, 1473, Nicolaus Copernicus is born in Torun, a city in north‑central Poland on the Vistula River. The father of modern astronomy, he was the first modern European…
This Year in History:
1473
Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.
On February 19, 1473, Nicolaus Copernicus is born in Torun, a city in north‑central Poland on the Vistula River. The father of modern astronomy, he was the first modern European…