Historical eventFebruary 51869

Moliagul

Prospectors in Moliagul, Australia, discovered the largest alluvial gold nugget ever found, known as the Welcome Stranger.

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When
Friday, February 5 1869157 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
19th century · 1860s
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Dates: From 1869.

What happened

Prospectors in Moliagul, Australia, discovered the largest alluvial gold nugget ever found, known as the Welcome Stranger.

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February 5 1869 — 157 years ago, on a Friday.

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