Gold was discovered near where Johannesburg is today, back in 1886. This discovery led to the great Witwatersrand Gold Rush.
The biggest gold field in history is generally considered to be the Witwatersrand in South Africa, discovered in 1886. This gold field has produced over 40% of the world's gold supply and has been a significant contributor to the global gold market. Its discovery led to a massive influx of prospectors and settlers, greatly impacting the region's economy and demographics. The Witwatersrand remains one of the richest gold mining areas ever discovered.
Germanium was discovered in 1886 by Clemens A. Winkler.
1886
Germanium was discovered in 1886 by Clemens Alexander Winkler.
in 1886; discovered By Ferdinand Frederic - Henri Moissan
Discovered in 1886, but not isolated until the 1950's.
Germanium was discovered in 1886 by Clemins Winker
in 1886
The Witwatersrand is a region of northeast South Africa between the Vaal River and Johannesburg. It has been one of the richest gold-mining areas in the world since the discovery of gold in 1886.
Germanium was discovered in 1886 by German chemist Clemens Winkler.
Fluorine was discovered in France by Henri Moissan in 1886.