Famous Deaths
Nicolaus Copernicus
Nicolaus Copernicus, Polish mathematician and astronomer who theorized that planets revolve around the sun (Heliocentric theory), dies at 70
Nicolaus Copernicus
1543 Highlights
About May 24, 1543
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 477 years, 9 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini
