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U.S. Postal System Established

U.S. Postal System Established

1775

The Second Continental Congress established the United States Postal System, appointing Benjamin Franklin as the first Postmaster General. This creation was vital for improving communication across the colonies during the American Revolution.​

NASA Launched Apollo 15

NASA Launched Apollo 15

1971

Apollo 15, the fourth manned mission to land on the moon, was launched by NASA. The mission was notable for the use of a lunar rover, which allowed the astronauts to travel farther and conduct more extensive scientific experiments.

Syncom 2 Launched

Syncom 2 Launched

1963

The world's first geostationary communication satellite, Syncom 2, was launched into orbit by NASA, opening the way for the use of satellites for global communication.

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