JJ discovered the Electrons (jan 1, 1897 – dec 31, 1897)
Description:
In 1897, J.J. Thomson discovered the electron by experimenting with a Crookes, or cathode ray, tube. He demonstrated that cathode rays were negatively charged. In addition, he also studied positively charged particles in neon gas.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1897
dec 31, 1897
~ 12 months