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Alamogordo

Coverage of Alamogordo in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 16 · 08:10 UTCMost recent: Jul 16 · 08:10 UTC
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United Statesorganization1Trinity nuclear weapon testtopic1New Mexicoplace1USS Indianapolisorganization1
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  • SCIENCEJul 16 · 08:10 UTCWTOP DC
    Today in History: July 16, Trinity nuclear weapon test

    On July 16, 1945, the United States detonated its first experimental atomic bomb in the desert of Alamogordo, New Mexico. The same day, the USS Indianapolis departed on a secret mission to deliver atomic bomb components to Tinian Island.

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