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Britain conducts first atomic test 60 years ago today (1952)

October 3, 20121950s, Cold Waradmin


Video: 'British Nuclear Test "Hurricane"'

(Friday, October 3, 1952) — Britain conducted its first atomic test today as it detonated a 25-kiloton device in the Monte Bello Islands off Australia.

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