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First Atomic Bomb Detonation

First Atomic Bomb Detonation

1945

The first atomic bomb, Trinity, was detonated in a test at Alamogordo, New Mexico, as part of the Manhattan Project.

Apollo 11 Mission Launches

Apollo 11 Mission Launches

1969

The United States space mission Apollo 11 was launched, with the goal of landing a human on the Moon..

Amazon Opened For Business

Amazon Opened For Business

1995

Amazon.com opened its virtual doors to customers. Initially starting as an online bookstore, Amazon has since grown into one of the largest e-commerce platforms in the world.

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