Today is 7th July, 09 and here’s what happened today in tech…

1 – In 1959 – Venus occults the star Regulus. This rare event is used to determine the diameter of Venus and the structure of the Venusian atmosphere.

2 – In 1962 – U.S. performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site.

3 - In 1979 – U.S.S.R. performs nuclear test at Eastern Kazakhstan U.S.S.R.

4 – In 1980 – 1st solar-powered aircraft crosses English Channel.