FAMOUS FRENCH ASTRONOMER DIES AT WORK IN HIS OBSERVATORY
Paris (JFK+50) On June 4, 1925, The Washington Times reports the death of French astronomer Camille Flammarion*. The famous astronomer died at Juviay where he headed the observatory. Death came while he was at work.
International News Service describes Flammarion as "one of the greatest astronomers of the century." He authored more than fifty books including many science fiction novels.
JFK+50 NOTE
The Washington Times front page article dated June 4, 1925 indicates CF died "today." The actual date of death was the previous day, June 3, 1925. The Times' headline has an apparent typo "...Is Dead At Age At 83."
*Nicolas Camille Flammarion (1842-1925) was born in Montigay-le-Roi, France. NCF published the magazine L'Astronomie starting in 1882. He believed the planet Mars to be inhabited.
SOURCE
"Flammarion Is Dead At Age At 83," The Washington Times, June 4, 1925, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/
