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Johannesburg was never officialy founded, however in the settlement where it stands today - the first homes were built in 1886.
Johannesburg was created in 1886.
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Johannesburg was created in 1886.
Johannesburg
Johannesburg. Bloemfontein was founded 1846 - 40 years earlier.
Johannesburg
The population of the city of Johannesburg, South Africa is 957,441, and the population of the entire metro area is 4,434,827. Johannesburg was founded in 1886.
The city of Johannesburg, South Africa, was founded in 1886. It was established following the discovery of gold on the Witwatersrand, leading to a rapid influx of people seeking fortune. This boom transformed Johannesburg into a major urban center and economic hub in the country. Today, it remains one of Africa's largest cities.
T. R. Shaw has written: 'The growth of Johannesburg from 1886-1939' -- subject(s): Bibliography
Gold was discovered near where Johannesburg is today, back in 1886. This discovery led to the great Witwatersrand Gold Rush.
The University of Chattanooga was found in 1886..
In the year 1886