Tag: technology

  • Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Signed

    Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Signed

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    Morgan O’Brien

    July 1, 1968, the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) was signed.

  • Hindenburg Disaster

    Hindenburg Disaster

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    Morgan O’Brien

    May 6, 1937, the Hindenburg disaster.

  • Cotton Gin Patented

    Cotton Gin Patented

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    Morgan O’Brien

    March 14, 1794, Eli Whitney received a patent for the cotton gin.

  • Sputnik 4

    Sputnik 4

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    Morgan O’Brien

    March 9, 1961, Sputnik 4 was launched.

  • Kinemacolor

    Kinemacolor

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    Morgan O’Brien

    February 26, 1909, kinemacolor was introduced to audiences.

  • First American To Orbit Earth

    First American To Orbit Earth

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    Morgan O’Brien

    February 20, 1962, astronaut John h. Glenn became the first American to orbit the Earth.

  • Grand Central Terminal Opens

    Grand Central Terminal Opens

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    Morgan O’Brien

    February 2, 1913, Grand Central Terminal opened.

  • First X-Rays

    First X-Rays

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    Morgan O’Brien

    January 29, 1896, X-rays were used for the first time to treat breast cancer.

  • First Printed Hebrew Bible

    First Printed Hebrew Bible

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    Morgan O’Brien

    January 26, 1482, the first printed edition of the Hebrew Bible was completed.

  • First Electrical System

    First Electrical System

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    Morgan O’Brien

    January 19, 1883, the first electrical system began work at Rosell, New Jersey.