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Introduction of the Apple Macintosh  — Research Starter

The introduction of the Apple Macintosh in January 1984 marked a significant turning point in personal computing, particularly through its implementation of a graphical user interface (GUI). Prior to…

Introduction of Optical Discs for Data Storage  — Research Starter

The introduction of optical discs for data storage marked a significant evolution in mass storage technology, offering advantages over traditional magnetic storage media. Optical discs, including…

International Whaling Commission Is Formed  — Research Starter

The International Whaling Commission (IWC) was established in 1946 as a response to the urgent need for international regulation of whaling amid declining whale populations. For centuries, whales have…

International Whaling Ban Goes into Effect  — Research Starter

The International Whaling Ban, enacted by the International Whaling Commission (IWC), began on January 1, 1986, following a vote on July 23, 1982, which established a global moratorium on commercial…

International Ultraviolet Explorer Is Launched  — Research Starter

The International Ultraviolet Explorer (IUE) was a groundbreaking space observatory launched on January 26, 1978, as a collaborative effort between NASA, the UK's Science Research Council, and the…

International Space Station Is Manned  — Research Starter

The International Space Station (ISS) is a collaborative space platform that has been continuously inhabited since its first crew launched in 2000. Initially conceived as a U.S. project called Space…

International Opium Convention Is Signed  — Research Starter

The International Opium Convention, signed on February 23, 1912, in The Hague, was a pivotal treaty aimed at regulating the production and trafficking of opiates and other narcotics on an…

International League for the Rights of Man Is Founded  — Research Starter

The International League for Human Rights (ILHR), founded in 1942, is a prominent non-governmental organization that advocates for a comprehensive range of human rights issues globally. Its origins…

International Labor Organization Wins the Nobel Peace Prize  — Research Starter

The International Labor Organization (ILO) was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of its extensive contributions to improving labor conditions globally over fifty years. Founded in 1919 as…