Historical Events tagged with "robot"

Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.

Crime & Law

Micah Johnson's Attack on Dallas Police

July 7th, 2016 8 years ago

During an anti-police protest in downtown Dallas, Texas, Micah Xavier Johnson opened fire, injuring fourteen police officers and killing five. The attack was aimed at law enforcement in response to recent incidents of police violence against African Americans. The shooter was ultimately killed by a police-detonated bomb delivered via robot, marking an unprecedented use of technology in police action.

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Arts & Culture

First Ever Science Fiction TV Programme

February 11th, 1938 87 years ago

BBC Television produced the world's first science fiction television program by adapting a segment of Karel Čapek's play R.U.R., which introduced the term 'robot'. This groundbreaking production marked a significant moment in entertainment history and the evolution of science fiction as a genre on television. The adaptation showcased how theatre could transition into new mediums, capturing the imagination of viewers and setting the stage for future sci-fi programming.

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