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1868 in France

Explore 5 historical events and records for France in 1868.

Historical records for France in 1868

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August

Solar Helium Spectrum

Janssen, Pierre Jules Cesar ยท Guntur ยท Astronomer ยท Science / Astronomy

Observes a new yellow spectral line during a solar eclipse.

Yellow Solar Spectral Line

Janssen, Pierre Jules Cesar ยท Guntur ยท Astronomer ยท Science / Astronomy

Provides evidence for helium in the Suns atmosphere.

Other events (month unknown)

Canal Engineering Nears Completion

Ferdinand de Lesseps ยท Suez ยท Engineer ยท Science / Engineering

Engineers completed major portions of the planned shipping channel in preparation for its opening the following year.

Le Chevrier

Fabre, Ferdinand ยท Arts / Literature

Publication of "Le Chevrier"

Samson and Delilah

Saint-Saens, Camille ยท Arts / Classical Music

Composition of "Samson and Delilah"

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