sep 5, 1850 - Eugen Goldstein
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-Was born in Gliwice, Poland.-He is credited for the discovery of the protons.
-He discovered protons with the experiments he did with cathode rays which would knock electrons of atoms and attract them to a positively charged electrode.
-Goldstein contributed greatly to the study of cathode rays.
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Date:
sep 5, 1850
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~ 175 years ago