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On This Day in Tech History
Stories Published January 25 Throughout History
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Historic Tech Events
Founding of the World Health Organization's Executive Board
1949
On January 25, 1949, the World Health Organization's (WHO) Executive Board was founded as a specialized agency of the United Nations. The board consists of 34 technically qualified members in the field of health, elected for three-year terms. The WHO Executive Board oversees the organization's work, including its policies and strategies, to ensure the highest possible level of health for all people worldwide.
First Successful Test of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
1959
On January 25, 1959, the Soviet Union successfully launched its first intercontinental ballistic missile, the R-7 Semyorka. The R-7 was the world's first ICBM and was capable of delivering a nuclear warhead over long distances. This event marked a significant milestone in the development of missile technology and heightened tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War era.
Launch of the Mars Opportunity Rover
2004
On January 25, 2004, the Mars Opportunity Rover, part of NASA's Mars Exploration Rover mission, landed on Mars. The rover's main objective was to search for and characterize a wide range of rocks and soils that provide evidence of past water activity on the Red Planet. Opportunity far exceeded its initial 90-day mission, operating for nearly 15 years and providing valuable information about Mars' geological history and habitability.
2023
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2021
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2020
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2019
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