1982 Computing & Technology Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 15 Apr Apollo Computer announces DN400, DN420, and landscape display: On April 15, 1982, Apollo Computer announced the DN400 and DN420 workstations, along with a new landscape display. These products were part of Apollo's efforts to expand its line of graphical workstations, which were among the first in the 1980s. The DN400 and DN420 models featured dual Motorola 68000 microprocessors and were designed to meet the growing demand for powerful desktop computers used by engineers and scientists. source: davescomputertips.com
- 05 Oct China conducts underground nuclear test at Lop Nur: On October 5, 1982, China conducted an underground nuclear test at the Lop Nur test site in northwest China. The test aimed to develop a neutron bomb but resulted in a fizzle, with an estimated yield of 7 kilotons. This was part of China's efforts to advance its nuclear weapons program during the 1980s. source: globalsecurity.org
- 06 Oct MiG-29 Prototype First Flight: The first prototype of the advanced Mikoyan MiG-29 fighter aircraft, designated 9-01, successfully completes its maiden flight, representing a significant milestone in Soviet military aviation technology.
- 16 Oct Mount Palomar Observatory detects Halley's Comet: On October 16, 1982, astronomers at Mount Palomar Observatory, using the 200-inch Hale Telescope, detected Halley's Comet as a faint speck in the constellation Canis Minor. This marked the first sighting of the comet since its last appearance in 1910, confirming its return to the inner solar system. source: ui.adsabs.harvard.edu
- 04 Nov Compaq introduces portable PC: On November 4, 1982, Compaq announced the Compaq Portable, the first IBM-compatible portable computer. Weighing approximately 28 pounds, it was designed to be easily transported and capable of running all IBM PC software. The Compaq Portable was released in March 1983 at a price of $3,590. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 02 Dec First permanent artificial heart implanted in Dr. Barney Clark: On December 2, 1982, Dr. William DeVries implanted the Jarvik-7 artificial heart into Dr. Barney Clark, a retired dentist from Seattle, at the University of Utah Medical Center. This marked the first successful implantation of a permanent artificial heart, a significant milestone in medical history. Dr. Clark survived for 112 days post-surgery before passing away from circulatory collapse and multi-organ system failure. source: smithsonianmag.com
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