1948 ⟶ First Atomic Clock Developed

The first atomic clock is developed at the National Bureau o...
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📻 NBC Founded in New York City

June 19: National Broadcasting Company (NBC) founded in New York City.⟶
NBC Founded in New York City (1926)
BroadcastingRadioMediaEntertainmentCommunicationCorporations
United StatesUnited States

⏱️ Quartz Clock Invention

The quartz clock is invented by Warren Marrison and J.W. Horton at Bell Telephone Laboratories.⟶
Quartz Clock Invention (1927)
TimekeepingPrecisionElectronics
United StatesUnited States

⏱️ First Atomic Clock Developed

The first atomic clock is developed at the National Bureau of Standards.⟶
First Atomic Clock Developed (1948)
PrecisionPhysicsScientific Advancement
United StatesUnited States

🤖 Logic Theorist Computer Program Developed

The Logic Theorist computer program, the first "artificial intelligence program", was written and invented by Allen Newell, Herbert A. Simon, and Cliff Shaw.⟶
Logic Theorist Computer Program Developed (1956)
Artificial IntelligenceComputer ScienceAutomation
United StatesUnited States

💡 First Laser Constructed

May 16: Construction of the first laser.⟶
First Laser Constructed (1960)
LaserPhysicsOpticsQuantum Mechanics
United StatesUnited States

💡 Optelecom Develops First Fiber Optic Communication Systems

The first fiber optic communication systems were developed by Optelecom.⟶
TelecommunicationsDigital Revolution
United StatesUnited States