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Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy
Geneva, Switzerland hosts the first United Nations-sponsored International Conference on the Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy. More than 1,400 scientists from 73 nations attended. -
Sputnik I
The Soviet Union successfully launches Sputnik I, the first artificial satellite, beginning the Space Race. -
NASA Begins.
NASA was founded on this day, beginning America's dive into the Space Race. -
OPEC is created
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries including Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela is created. -
Kennedy becomes president.
John F. Kennedy becomes president on this day. -
Limited Test Ban Treaty
The United States, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union sign the Limited Test Ban Treaty prohibiting underwater, atmospheric, and outer space nuclear tests. -
Johnson becomes President.
Lyndon B. Johnson becomes President -
President Nixon
Richard M. Nixon becomes President on this day. -
Energy Policy and Conservation Act
President Ford signs the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, extending oil price controls into 1979, while also mandating fuel economy standards, and authorizing the creation of a strategic petroleum reserve.