[[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 Shuttlespace [[shuttle]], [[Enterprise]], is unveiled by [[NASA]].<br>
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