1965 Computing & Technology Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 29 Jun X-15 High Altitude Flight Record: On June 29, 1965, U.S. Air Force pilot Joseph A. Walker flew the X-15 aircraft to an altitude of 85.1 kilometers (52.9 miles), setting a new altitude record for the aircraft. This flight was part of a series of high-speed, high-altitude test flights conducted by the X-15 program. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 30 Sep Lockheed L-100 commercial aircraft introduced: On September 30, 1965, the Lockheed L-100, a commercial version of the C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft, was introduced. source: lockheedmartin.com
- 07 Oct Post Office Tower Opens in London: The Post Office Tower (later renamed BT Tower) was inaugurated in London, becoming a significant architectural landmark and telecommunications hub that symbolized Britain's technological progress in the mid-1960s.
- 08 Oct London Post Office Tower opens: On October 8, 1965, the London Post Office Tower, now known as the BT Tower, was officially opened. Standing at 191 meters, it was the tallest building in the United Kingdom at the time and served as a telecommunications hub, symbolizing the advancement of modern technology in the 1960s. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 07 Nov Northeast Blackout of 1965: A massive power grid failure affects several U.S. states (Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York) and parts of Canada, causing widespread electricity disruption lasting up to 13½ hours.
- 15 Nov Craig Breedlove sets land speed record at 600.601 mph: On November 15, 1965, Craig Breedlove, driving the Spirit of America Sonic I, achieved a land speed record of 600.601 mph (966.574 km/h) at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. This milestone made Breedlove the first person to exceed 600 mph on land. source: guinnessworldrecords.com
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