Henri Becquerel1 March 1896
Discovers penetrating radiation emitted by uranium salts.
France · Science / Physics. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Discovers penetrating radiation emitted by uranium salts.
Reports spontaneous radiation from uranium salts.
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