Albert II Rides V-2 Rocket, First Mammal in Space June 14, 1949
Albert II, a rhesus monkey, rides a V-2 rocket to an altitude of 134 km (83 mi), thereby becoming the first mammal and first monkey in space.
Date: June 14, 1949
Similar Posts
Zeng Liansong’s Design Chosen as China’s Flag, September 27, 1949
Zeng Liansong's design is chosen as the flag of the People's Republic of China. Date: September 27, 1949 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 27 📅 Events on this day in 1949 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1949Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Established as Philippines Central Bank January 3,…
North Atlantic Treaty Organization Treaty Takes Effect, August 24, 1949
The treaty creating the North Atlantic Treaty Organization goes into effect. Date: August 24, 1949 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 24 📅 Events on this day in 1949 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1949Canada Repeals Japanese-Canadian Internment After Seven Years, April 1, 1949Convention Suppressing Human Trafficking and…
Chaim Weizmann Becomes First President of Israel – February 17, 1949
Chaim Weizmann begins his term as the first President of Israel. Date: February 17, 1949 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 17 📅 Events on this day in 1949 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1949United Nations Headquarters Cornerstone Laid, October 24, 1949First Emmy Awards Presented at Hollywood Athletic…
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Established January 3, 1949
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, the central bank of the Philippines, is established. Date: January 3, 1949 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 3 📅 Events on this day in 1949 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1949Cold War: Western Powers Approve Basic Law, Form West Germany May 23,…
de Havilland Comet First Jet Airliner Initial Flight July 27, 1949
Initial flight of the de Havilland Comet, the first jet-powered airliner. Date: July 27, 1949 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 27 📅 Events on this day in 1949 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1949Queen Charlotte Earthquake, Canada’s Strongest Since Cascadia, August 22, 1949Dutch-Indonesian Round Table Conference Ends,…
People’s Liberation Army Air Force Founded, November 11, 1949
The People's Liberation Army Air Force is founded. Date: November 11, 1949 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 11 📅 Events on this day in 1949 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1949Soviet Union Lifts Berlin Blockade, Cold War Ends May 12, 1949Chaim Weizmann Becomes First President of Israel…
