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    On This Day in Tech History

    Stories Published July 26 Throughout History

    2024

    Historic Tech Events

    U.S. Postal System Established

    U.S. Postal System Established
    1775

    The Second Continental Congress established the United States Postal System, appointing Benjamin Franklin as the first Postmaster General. This creation was vital for improving communication across the colonies during the American Revolution.​

    NASA Launched Apollo 15

    NASA Launched Apollo 15
    1971

    Apollo 15, the fourth manned mission to land on the moon, was launched by NASA. The mission was notable for the use of a lunar rover, which allowed the astronauts to travel farther and conduct more extensive scientific experiments.

    Syncom 2 Launched

    Syncom 2 Launched
    1963

    The world's first geostationary communication satellite, Syncom 2, was launched into orbit by NASA, opening the way for the use of satellites for global communication.

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