Major petroleum fields are discovered in the…

1896 CE

Major petroleum fields are discovered in the Los Angeles region in 1896.

Petroleum had been discovered in the city and surrounding area in 1892, and by 1923, the discoveries will have helped California become the country's largest oil producer, accounting for about one-quarter of the world's petroleum output.

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Los Angeles Los Angeles California United States View →

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United States of America (US, USA) (Washington DC) View → California, State of (U.S.A.) View →

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Industrial Revolution, Second View →

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Fuels, lubricants and sealants View →

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