1955 ⟶ Malcolm McLean Develops the Intermodal Container

The intermodal container is developed by Malcom McLean.
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📦 Malcolm McLean Develops the Intermodal Container

The intermodal container is developed by Malcom McLean.⟶
Malcolm McLean Develops the Intermodal Container (1955)
TransportationLogisticsShippingGlobalizationTradeEconomy
United StatesUnited States

🚀 Apollo 8 Orbits the Moon

December – Apollo 8 orbits the Moon with three NASA astronauts, becoming the first human spaceflight mission to enter the gravitational influence of another celestial body.⟶
Apollo 8 Orbits the Moon (1968)
Space ExplorationNASACold WarSpace RaceAstronautsMoonHuman Spaceflight
United StatesUnited States

✈️ Maiden Flight of the Boeing 747

January 22: Maiden flight of the Boeing 747.⟶
Maiden Flight of the Boeing 747 (1970)
AviationCommercial AviationTransportationAerospaceJet AgeGlobalization
United StatesUnited States

🛰️ Global Positioning System (GPS) Enters Service

The Global Positioning System (GPS) enters service. While not the first Satellite navigation system, it is the first to enter widespread civilian use.⟶
Global Positioning System (GPS) Enters Service (1978)
NavigationUnited States MilitaryCold WarSpace Race
United StatesUnited States

💾 Microsoft Releases Windows 95

August 24: Release date of Windows 95.⟶
Microsoft Releases Windows 95 (1995)
SoftwarePersonal ComputingMicrosoftInternetGraphical User InterfaceDigital RevolutionTechnology IndustryGlobal Impact
United StatesUnited States