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    On This Day in Tech History

    Stories Published September 7 Throughout History

    2024

    Historic Tech Events

    El Salvador Adopts Bitcoin Tender

    El Salvador Adopts Bitcoin Tender
    2021

    On 7th September 2021, El Salvador made history by becoming the first country in the world to establish Bitcoin as a legal tender. President Nayib Bukele's proposal sparked both enthusiasm and scepticism. But the law went into effect and the country began accepting Bitcoin as payment for goods and services alongside the US dollar. The move was seen as a bold step towards financial innovation and inclusion, while also attracting attention from the global financial community. Only time will tell how this bold experiment will impact the country's economy and its people.

    iPod Nano Unveiled

    iPod Nano Unveiled
    2005

    Apple launched the iPod Nano on September 7, 2005. The Nano soon became a must-have item for music fans worldwide because to its svelte and small design.People could now carry their entire music library in their pockets, and the device's popularity only continued to grow over the years. The iPod Nano may no longer be in production, but its impact on the music industry and personal technology cannot be denied.

    NASA launched the STS-69

    NASA launched the STS-69
    1995

    The Space Shuttle program's 100th mission, the historic STS-69, was launched at the Kennedy Space Center on September 7, 1995, commemorating the program's 100th mission. Excitement filled the air as the shuttle soared into the sky, carrying a crew of five and a payload of scientific instruments to study Earth's environment.

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