mar 23, 1983 - Strategic Defense Initiative (Star Wars)
Description:
The Strategic Defense Initiative was a missile that was used as a defense system against nuclear attacks (especially from the Soviet Union). This new piece of technology added to the tension between the U.S. and the Soviet Union because the U.S. was now ahead in their “space race” and the Soviets needed to create an innovation that also protected them from nuclear attacks.Added to timeline:
Date:
mar 23, 1983
Now
~ 42 years ago