1973 Computing & Technology Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 04 Feb Israel unveils missile boat Reshef: On February 4, 1973, Israel unveiled the Reshef-class missile boat, a significant addition to its naval capabilities. The Reshef-class boats were designed to enhance Israel's defense against maritime threats. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 03 Mar CITES international wildlife protection treaty signed: On March 3, 1973, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) was signed in Washington, D.C. This treaty aims to ensure that international trade does not threaten the survival of wild animals and plants. source: britannica.com
- 23 Jul USSR conducts nuclear test at Semipalatinsk: On July 23, 1973, the Soviet Union conducted a nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk test site in Kazakhstan. This test was part of a series of 17 nuclear tests carried out by the USSR in 1973, which included both underground shaft and tunnel tests. The tests were primarily aimed at weapons development. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 26 Sep Concorde sets transatlantic speed record: On September 26, 1973, the Concorde supersonic airliner made its first non-stop transatlantic flight from Washington, D.C., to Paris in 3 hours and 32 minutes, averaging 954 mph (1,535 km/h), halving the previous record. source: news.bbc.co.uk
- 25 Dec ARPANET system crash disrupts early internet: On December 25, 1973, the ARPANET experienced a significant system crash, affecting early internet communications. This incident underscored the vulnerabilities of nascent network technologies. source: britannica.com
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