Events with tag - Scientific Research

July 20, 1945

Operation Paperclip

A classified U.S. program initiated in 1945 to recruit top German scientists and engineers after World War II, significantly contributing to America's space program and technological advancement during the Cold War era.

October 4, 1957

Space Race Begins

The Space Race began during the Cold War, marked by the Soviet Union's launch of Sputnik 1 on October 4, 1957. This event prompted President Eisenhower to establish NASA and implement crucial educational and technological initiatives to advance American space capabilities.

January 1, 1977

Sanger DNA Sequencing Method

Frederick Sanger developed a groundbreaking DNA sequencing method that revolutionized molecular biology and genetics. This discovery enabled the reading of genetic sequences and contributed to the development of personalized medicine.

May 20, 1983

Discovery of HIV virus

In 1983, a team of scientists from the Pasteur Institute in Paris, led by Luc Montagnier, made a breakthrough discovery of the HIV virus - the pathogen responsible for AIDS. This event marked the beginning of a new era in medicine and the fight against the AIDS epidemic.