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jan 1, 1898 - J.J. Thomson Electron Discovery, 1898

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Using properties of the cathode rays, Thomson discovered the electron. He 'proved' his statement by demonstrating that the cathode rays were negatively charged, and that the particles in neon gas are positively charged.

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jan 1, 1898
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~ 127 years ago