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On This Day in Tech History
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Historic Tech Events
Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail publicly demonstrated their telegraph for the first time
1838
Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail publicly demonstrated their telegraph for the first time at the Speedwell Iron Works in Morristown, New Jersey. This event marked the beginning of the widespread use of telegraphy, which revolutionized long-distance communication and played a significant role in the development of the modern world.
North Korea announced that it had successfully tested a hydrogen bomb
2016
North Korea announced that it had successfully tested a hydrogen bomb, which would make it the fourth country in the world to possess nuclear weapons. The announcement drew widespread international condemnation and renewed concerns about the stability of the Korean peninsula and the possibility of nuclear war.
Bono, one half of the iconic duo Sonny & Cher, tragically passed away
1998
Sonny Bono, former member of the United States House of Representatives and one half of the music duo Sonny and Cher, died in a skiing accident in South Lake Tahoe, California. Bono's death led to increased awareness of the importance of safety equipment and regulations for skiers and snowboarders.
A mob stormed the US Capitol in historic insurrection
2021
Allegedly inspired by Donald Trumps' tweets and words, a mob of supporters stormed the United States Capitol on this day to attempt to stop the peaceful transfer of power from Trump to Biden.
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