Historic Tech Events
On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial Earth satellite. This event marked the beginning of the space age and the U.S.-Soviet space race. Sputnik 1's successful launch had a significant impact on technology and geopolitics during the Cold War.
On October 4, 2011, Apple Inc. unveiled the iPhone 4S, which introduced Siri, the voice-activated assistant. This innovation marked a significant step in the evolution of smartphones and user interaction with technology.
On October 4, 1927, the work on Mount Rushmore began in South Dakota. The monument, featuring the 60-foot faces of four U.S. presidents (George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln), was completed in 1941.
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