1905 Computing & Technology Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 01 Jan Trans-Siberian Railway Officially Opens: The Trans-Siberian Railway, the world's longest railway line, officially opened on January 1, 1905, connecting Moscow to Vladivostok and facilitating transportation across Russia. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 24 Feb Simplon Tunnel completed in Switzerland: On February 24, 1905, the Simplon Tunnel, a major railway tunnel through the Alps connecting Switzerland and Italy, was completed, significantly reducing travel time between the two countries. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 14 Jul Wright Brothers aircraft design transformation after crash: Following a crash in 1905, the Wright Brothers made significant changes to their aircraft design, leading to advancements in aviation technology. This period was crucial for their development of powered flight and aeronautical engineering. source: nasa.gov
- 30 Aug Total Solar Eclipse of 1905: A total solar eclipse occurred on August 30, 1905, visible across parts of Canada, Spain, French Algeria, French Tunisia, Ottoman Tripolitania, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Oman. The eclipse's path and visibility are detailed in various astronomical records. source: eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov
- 24 Sep Birth of Severo Ochoa, pioneering biochemist: Severo Ochoa de Albornoz was born on September 24, 1905, in Luarca, Asturias, Spain. He was a Spanish-American biochemist and molecular biologist who received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1959 for his work on the mechanisms in the biological synthesis of RNA and DNA. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 05 Oct Wilbur Wright's record flight with Wright Flyer III: On October 5, 1905, Wilbur Wright piloted the Wright Flyer III over Huffman Prairie near Dayton, Ohio, covering 24.2 miles in 39 minutes and 23 seconds. This flight was longer than the total duration of all their previous flights combined and stood as a world record until 1908. source: wright-brothers.org
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