Historical Events tagged with "aphrrodite"
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Military & Warfare
France's Aphrodite Nuclear Test Conducted
November 14th, 1978 46 years ago
The Aphrodite nuclear test was the 25th of 29 French nuclear tests conducted between 1975 and 1978. This test aimed to enhance France's nuclear capabilities and assert its position in the atomic community. Conducted in the South Pacific, the test was part of a series that demonstrated France's commitment to its independent nuclear deterrent strategy. Following international dynamics of the Cold War, this particular test attracted global attention as nations assessed the implications of continued nuclear testing.
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