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This Month Seoul in Breif Specific Maps of Seoul Where to Stay What to Eat What to Do What to See What to Buy What to Know  Home >> This Day in History This Day in History [ 19-02-2004 ] Nicolaus Copernicus was born. (19th Feb. 1473) A Polish astronomer, Nicolaus Copernicus was born in Feb 19, 1473.   He became famous for his theory which is later called Copernicus Theory.   However, he was persecuted by many scientists and religious people at that time because his theory was a challenge to the geocentric theory.   His theory was proved right by the effort of Galilei and Kepler.      Copyright ¨Ï 2001 What's On Communications Inc. All rights reserved. Write to Us post@whatsonkorea.com.