Historical Events tagged with "blackrockdesert"
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Science & Technology
Richard Noble Sets New Land Speed Record
October 4th, 1983 41 years ago
In 1983, Richard Noble achieved a remarkable feat by setting a new land speed record of 633.468 miles per hour at the Black Rock Desert in Nevada. This achievement was made possible through years of engineering, innovation, and determination in the quest for speed on land. Noble's vehicle, named Thrust2, showcased cutting-edge technology of the time, capturing the attention of both the automotive and aerospace industries.
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