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Important science and technology events.
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Lick Observatory telescope used of the first time
The Link Observatory refracting telescope was used for the first time on 3 January 1888. [more...]
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Luna 1 launched by the Soviet Union
Luna 1 spacecraft was launched by the Soviet Union on 2 January 1959. [more...]
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Willis Carrier receives patent for the modern air conditioner
Willis Carrier received a patent for the modern air conditioner on 2 January 1906. [more...]
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Planet Vulcan discovery announced
The discovery of planet Vulcan was announced on 2 January 1860 in Paris, France. [more...]
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Euro currency introduced
Euro currency was introduced in 11 European countries on 1 January 1999. [more...]
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First.net domain name registered
The first .net domain name, NORDU.net, was registered on 1 January 1985. [more...]
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Domain name TLDs released by DARPA
Several domain name TLDs were released by DARPA on 1 January 1985. [more...]
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Ball dropped at New York Times Square for the first time
The ball was dropped at New York's Times Square for the first time signifying the start of the New Year on 1 January 1908. [more...]
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Vehicle registration plates made mandatory in UK
On 1 January 1903, it was made mandatory for all vehicles in the UK to carry registration plates. [more...]
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Ceres dwarf planet discovered
Ceres dwarf planet was discovered by astronomer Giuseppe Piazzi on 1 January 1801. [more...]
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First issue of The Times newspaper is published
The first issue of The Times newspaper was published in London on 1 January 1788. [more...]
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Traveller’s check introduced – sold for the first time
Traveller's check were introduced on 1 January 1772. [more...]
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