Re: Important dates of paleontological history

[Dann Pigdon <dannj@alphalink.com.au>]

VladimÃr  Socha writes: 

> I've already posted here this kind of historical list. Now it's somewhat improved (though not much) and I'd like to know your opinion. The list ends in 1842, when the name *Dinosauria* was firstly coined by Richard Owen. 

Another 60 years and you could have added: 

"1903 -  First dinosaur bone found in Australia" 

Not exactly an earth-shattering event outside of Australia though... 

http://www.museum.vic.gov.au/prehistoric/fossils/patclaw.html 

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Dann Pigdon
GIS / Archaeologist              geo cities.com/dannsdinosaurs
Melbourne, Australia             heretichides.soffiles.com
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