On This Day China detonates its first atomic bomb
In 1964, China detonated its first atomic bomb, dubbed Project 596. In 1968, American track and field athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists in the Black Power salute during the medal ceremony for the 200-meter dash at the Mexico City Olympics. Smith said the gesture was meant to show that we are black and we are proud of it.
Posted by Hicham ALAOUI RIZQ on 2024, Oct 16
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In 1964, China detonated its first atomic bomb, dubbed Project 596. In 1968, American track and field athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos raised their fists in the Black Power salute during the medal ceremony for the 200-meter dash at the Mexico City Olympics. Smith said the gesture was meant to show that we are black and we are proud of it.
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