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The first wedding took place while being in space.

The first wedding took place while being in space.

2003

Yuri Malenchenko, a Russian Cosmonaut became the first person to get married in space. While his wife was down in Texas, Malenchenko was 240 miles above New Zealand on the International Space Station. The couple married via a NASA satellite video linkup.

Computer Inventor Rajchman was Born

Computer Inventor Rajchman was Born

1911

Rajchman, a significant figure in the development of computer memory, was born.

Canon Inc was established

Canon Inc was established

1937

Canon Inc. was established in Tokyo, Japan. The company was originally named Precision Optical Instruments Laboratory and was founded by a group of scientists led by Takeshi Mitarai. The company’s initial focus was on the development of cameras and other optical equipment. Over the years, Canon has become a leading manufacturer of a wide range of products, including cameras, printers, copiers, and medical equipment.

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