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| − | [[1976]] – The first | + | [[19th Century|1822]] – The "[[wikipedia:Rosetta Stone|Rosetta Stone]]," a block of triple inscriptions integral in deciphering other languages, is first translated. <br> |
| + | [[19th Century|1857]] – Pioneer space theorist [[wikipedia:Konstantin Tsiolkovsky|Konstantin Eduardovich Tsiolkovsky]] is born. While working as a schoolteacher, Tsiolkovsky worked out many of the principles of space travel. He was recognized by the Soviet Union as the “Father of Cosmonautics.” <br> | ||
| + | [[1976]] – The first space [[shuttle]], [[Enterprise]], is unveiled by [[NASA]]. <br> | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:54, 3 August 2023
1822 – The "Rosetta Stone," a block of triple inscriptions integral in deciphering other languages, is first translated.
1857 – Pioneer space theorist Konstantin Eduardovich Tsiolkovsky is born. While working as a schoolteacher, Tsiolkovsky worked out many of the principles of space travel. He was recognized by the Soviet Union as the “Father of Cosmonautics.”
1976 – The first space shuttle, Enterprise, is unveiled by NASA.
