Röntgen discovers X-rays
ScienceWilhelm Röntgen discovers X-rays at Würzburg, opening the era of medical imaging.
- Date
- November 8, 1895 · On this day · View on map
- Countries
- Germany
- Regions
- Europe
- Location
- Würzburg
- Importance
- ★★★★★
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