Two billion years ago
Two billion years ago a meteor crashes into Earth in the now-Free State area, leaving a 300km-in-diametre crater that is known as the Vredefort Dome, a World Heritage Site
1846
In 1846 the British army establishes a fort that is later to become the city of Bloemfontein
1870
Diamond discovered in Jagersfontein, sparking a diamond rush
1946
A rich gold find is made on the farm Welkom
1994
Free State province is established
2010
Bloemfontein plays host to FIFA World Cup matches
Two billion years ago
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