Historical Events tagged with "joseph4"
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Military & Warfare
Soviets Detonate First Thermonuclear Bomb
August 12th, 1953 71 years ago
The Soviet Union successfully detonated its first thermonuclear bomb, known as 'RDS-6s' or 'Joe 4', using a novel layered design. This breakthrough demonstrated significant advancements in nuclear technology and marked a pivotal moment in the Cold War arms race. Conducted at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in Kazakhstan, the test showcased the Soviet capabilities in thermonuclear weapons, catalyzing a new phase in global military power dynamics.
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