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    On This Day in Tech History

    Stories Published September 5 Throughout History

    2024

    Historic Tech Events

    The First Gasoline Pump Invented

    The First Gasoline Pump Invented
    1885

    The world was forever altered by Sylvanus Bowser's innovation on September 5th, 1885.The gasoline pump he had been working on was finally ready. With great anticipation, he delivered the pump to a local gasoline dealer on September 5th, making it the first of its kind. The simple machine would soon become a staple of gas stations worldwide, transforming the way we fuel our vehicles. Bowser's invention may have been small, but its impact was immense, revolutionizing the automotive industry and propelling it into the future.

    The Treaty of Portsmouth

    The Treaty of Portsmouth
    1905

    On September 5th 1905, The Treaty of Portsmouth was signed, bringing an end to a brutal conflict known as the Russo-Japanese War that had claimed many lives. The negotiations were led by President Theodore Roosevelt, who won the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts. The treaty marked a turning point in the balance of power in East Asia, with Japan emerging as a major player on the global stage. The legacy of the Russo-Japanese War and the Treaty of Portsmouth is still felt today, as tensions between these two nations continue to shape international relations.

    Voyager 1 probe launch

    Voyager 1 probe launch
    1977

    NASA launched the Voyager 1 probe on September 5th, 1977, with the goal of exploring the far limits of our solar system and beyond. The spacecraft was designed to study the outer planets and their moons, and it performed groundbreaking research that changed our understanding of the solar system. It discovered volcanoes on Jupiter's moon Io, the intricacies of Saturn's rings, and sent back stunning images of Uranus and Neptune. Today, Voyager 1 is still communicating with Earth, and it continues its journey towards interstellar space, carrying a message to any potential extraterrestrial life it may encounter.

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