 1898 - Milestone case for forensic chemistry begins with the disappearance of a young German girl, later found murdered. For the first time, chemical analysis of blood stains contributed to a conviction. |
| 1929 - Discovery of konel, a cobalt-nickel alloy, announced by Westinghouse Laboratories. |
| 1974 - Albert Ghiorso and Glenn T. Seaborg announced discovery of element 106 (later named seaborgium (Sg)). |
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