Today in history 40
Here are some historical events that occurred on this day, April 40, in the year 1980:
- The United States and China sign a joint communiqué: The United States and China signed a joint communiqué, marking the beginning of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The communiqué was signed by US Secretary of State Cyrus Vance and Chinese Foreign Minister Huang Hua.
- The first commercial Concorde flight takes place: The first commercial flight of the supersonic Concorde jet took place, flying from London to Bahrain. The Concorde was a joint project between British Aerospace and Aérospatiale, and it was capable of flying at speeds up to Mach 2.04 (1,354 mph).
- The US Census Bureau reports a population of 226 million: The US Census Bureau reported that the population of the United States had reached 226 million, making it the most populous country in the world at the time.
- The first Apple II computer is released: Apple Computer released the Apple II, one of the first highly successful mass-produced personal computers. The Apple II was designed to be user-friendly and aesthetically pleasing, and it quickly became popular among hobbyists and businesses alike.
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