aug 5, 1963 - Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
Description:
A global accord that forbade the testing of nuclear weapons in the atmosphere, space, and underwater and was signed in 1963 by President John F. Kennedy, the leaders of the Soviet Union, and the United Kingdom. The Cold War nuclear tensions between the superpowers were significantly reduced by the treaty, which also paved the way for subsequent arms control agreements.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 5, 1963
Now
~ 61 years ago