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    On This Day in Tech History

    Stories Published June 9 Throughout History

    2024

    Historic Tech Events

    The USS George Washington Was Launched

    The USS George Washington Was Launched
    1959

    The USS George Washington, the first nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine of the United States Navy, was launched on June 9, 1959. The submarine was named after George Washington, the first President of the United States, and was commissioned the following year, in 1960. The USS George Washington was a key part of the United States' nuclear deterrent strategy during the Cold War, and played a significant role in maintaining peace during that period. The submarine served in the US Navy for more than 25 years, until it was decommissioned in 1985.

    Margaret Thatcher Was Reelected In a Landslide Victory

    Margaret Thatcher Was Reelected In a Landslide Victory
    1983

    Margaret Thatcher was reelected on June 9, 1983, as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for a second term. Her victory was due in part to the success of the Falklands War, which had taken place the previous year and had boosted her popularity. Additionally, the Labour Party was deeply divided at the time, which made it difficult for them to mount a strong challenge to the Conservative Party. Thatcher's policies, which included privatization and a focus on market-based solutions, were also popular with many voters.

    The Inventor of the Steam Locomotive Was Born

    The Inventor of the Steam Locomotive Was Born
    1781

    George Stephenson, an English civil engineer and inventor, is widely credited with inventing the first successful steam locomotive for railways. He was born on June 9, 1781, in Wylam, Northumberland, England. In addition to his work on locomotives, Stephenson was also involved in the construction of a number of important railways in the UK, including the Stockton and Darlington Railway and the Liverpool and Manchester Railway. Stephenson's pioneering work on steam locomotion helped to transform transportation and paved the way for the development of modern railways.

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