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Iijima Reports the Production of Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes — Research Starter
Sumio Iijima's groundbreaking work in the production of multiwall carbon nanotubes marked a significant advancement in the field of nanotechnology. Initially captivated by carbon nanostructures in the…
Idi Amin Flees Uganda — Research Starter
In 1979, Ugandan dictator Idi Amin fled the country following a military intervention by Tanzania, which was prompted by border conflicts and Amin's oppressive regime. Amin, who had seized power in…
IBM Introduces Its Personal Computer — Research Starter
In August 1981, IBM made a significant entry into the personal computer market with the introduction of the IBM PC, model 5150. This marked a pivotal moment in the computer revolution, transitioning…
IBM Develops the FORTRAN Computer Language — Research Starter
FORTRAN, short for FORmula TRANslating system, is recognized as the first high-level computer language that gained widespread acceptance, developed by John Backus and his team at IBM in April 1957.…
IBM Changes Its Name and Product Line — Research Starter
IBM, originally established as Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company (CTR) in 1910, underwent a significant transformation in both its name and product offerings during the early 20th century.…
IBM and Apple Agree to Make Compatible Computers — Research Starter
"IBM and Apple Agree to Make Compatible Computers" explores the collaboration between IBM and Apple in the late 1980s and early 1990s to create a unified computing standard. This partnership emerged…
Thalidomide Tragedy Prompts Passage of the Kefauver-Harris Amendment — Research Starter
The Thalidomide Tragedy refers to the severe birth defects caused by the sedative thalidomide, which was marketed in the late 1950s and early 1960s, particularly affecting unborn children. In response…
Thai-Burma Railway Is Completed with Forced Labor — Research Starter
The Thai-Burma Railway, constructed during World War II, is a significant historical project that exemplifies the harsh realities of wartime forced labor. Initiated by Japanese forces in June 1942,…
Thai Military Coup — Research Starter
The Thai Military Coup of 1957 marked a significant turning point in Thailand's political landscape, initiated by Army Commander Sarit Thanarat in response to widespread dissatisfaction with Prime…
Thai Forces Attack French Troops Near Battambang — Research Starter
The conflict involving Thai forces attacking French troops near Battambang occurred during a time of heightened nationalistic sentiment in Thailand, fueled by the desire to reclaim territories lost to…