mar 23, 1983 - Strategic Defense Initiative
Description:
Created by ReaganDesigned to station satellites in orbit to defend the US against nuclear attack with lasers
Didn't work, but was used as a scare tactic against the Soviets
Increased tension on the Soviet economy (struggled to keep up with the advancements of the US)
Added to timeline:
Date:
mar 23, 1983
Now
~ 43 years ago