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First Nuclear Power Plant Generates Electricity

The Experimental Breeder Reactor I (EBR-1) in Arco, Idaho, successfully produced electricity, marking a pivotal moment in energy history. This nuclear reactor, developed by the Argonne National Laboratory, was particularly noteworthy as it lit four light bulbs during this test. The EBR-1 demonstrated the feasibility of harnessing nuclear fission for power generation, sparking interest in nuclear energy as a future energy source.

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