1949 Computing & Technology Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 29 Jan First air-conditioned naval ship commissioned: On January 29, 1949, the USS Newport News was commissioned as the first air-conditioned naval ship. This innovation marked a significant advancement in naval technology and comfort for crew members. source: britannica.com
- 26 Feb First nonstop around-the-world flight by US Air Force: On February 26, 1949, the US Air Force's Boeing B-50A Superfortress, Lucky Lady II, departed from Carswell Air Force Base in Texas for a nonstop circumnavigation. The mission lasted 94 hours and 1 minute, covering 23,452 miles with four in-flight refuelings, and concluded on March 2, 1949. source: defense.gov
- 02 Mar First non-stop round-the-world flight completed: On March 2, 1949, the U.S. Air Force's Boeing B-50A Superfortress, Lucky Lady II, completed the first non-stop, round-the-world flight. Piloted by Captain James G. Gallagher, the aircraft covered 23,452 miles in 94 hours and 1 minute, demonstrating the U.S. military's global reach. source: fai.org
- 06 May EDSAC first operation: a milestone in computing: The Electronic Delay Storage Automatic Calculator (EDSAC) performed its first operation on May 6, 1949. This event marked a significant milestone in the history of computing as it was one of the first stored-program computers. source: bbc.co.uk
- 13 May First British jet bomber takes flight: On May 13, 1949, the first British jet bomber, the English Electric Canberra, made its maiden flight. This aircraft would go on to play a significant role in the Royal Air Force and in various conflicts during the Cold War. source: britannica.com
- 27 Jul De Havilland Comet's maiden flight: The De Havilland Comet, the world's first commercial jet airliner, made its maiden flight on July 27, 1949. This marked a significant milestone in aviation history, paving the way for future developments in commercial air travel. source: britannica.com
- 07 Aug British Gloster Meteor Sets Endurance Record: On August 7, 1949, a British Gloster Meteor III, piloted by Patrick Hornidge, set a new jet endurance record by remaining airborne for 12 hours and 3 minutes. The aircraft was refueled ten times by a Lancaster tanker, covering a distance of 3,600 miles. This achievement demonstrated the potential of jet aircraft for long-duration flights. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 10 Aug First North American Jet Airliner Flight: On August 10, 1949, the Avro Canada C102 Jetliner made its first flight, becoming the first jet airliner designed and built in the Western Hemisphere and the second worldwide to fly. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 29 Dec First UHF Television Station Goes Live: On December 29, 1949, KC2XAK in Bridgeport, Connecticut, became the world's first UHF television station to operate a daily schedule. It served as a rebroadcaster of WNBT from New York City. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 30 Dec M61 Vulcan Gatling Gun Prototype Completion: The first 20 prototypes of the M61 Vulcan Gatling gun are completed, representing a significant advancement in military weapons technology.
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