NSF Interferometer Research
National Science Foundation support expands Weiss's interferometer research at MIT, helping move gravitational-wave detection from laboratory prototypes toward plans for much longer instruments.
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Explore 149 historical events and records for United States of America in 1979.
Historical records for United States of America in 1979
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Nuclear Power
The US does not ratify the Treaty after Russia Afghanistans in Dec 1979, Carter & Reagan agree to comply with the provisions if Russia reciprocates. The primary goal of SALT II is to replace the Interim Agreement with a long-term comprehensive Treaty providing broad limits on strategic offensive weapons systems. Senate fails to ratify SALT II
Nuclear Power
Ceases economic assistance to non-nuclear weapon countries that import uranium-enrichment technology
Orchestral Favorites
Orchestral Favorites is released, documenting his work with a large orchestral ensemble.
Quintet Film
Robert Altman directed Quintet in 1979, a post-apocalyptic science-fiction drama set in a hostile future.
Reception of Cancer treatment in the US at the
The Shah receives cancer treatment in the US at the invitation of President Carter
Report on the US was involved in a fire at
Protesters sack the US embassy in Islamabad, resulting in the death 4 people, sparked by a false report the US was involved in a fire at the Grand Mosque in Mecca
Report on the US was involved in a fire at
Protesters sack the US embassy in Islamabad, resulting in the death 4 people, sparked by a false report the US was involved in a fire at the Grand Mosque in Mecca
Rose Law Firm
Named the first female partner at Rose Law Firm and twice listed as one of the one hundred most influential lawyers in America
SALT II Debate
Participates in Senate debate over strategic arms control.
Sheik Yerbouti
Releases Sheik Yerbouti, a commercially successful double album combining live recordings with extensive studio overdubs.
Siege of US Embassy
Protesters sack the US embassy in Islamabad, resulting in the death 4 people, sparked by a false report the US was involved in a fire at the Grand Mosque in Mecca
Siege of US Embassy
Protesters sack the US embassy in Islamabad, resulting in the death 4 people, sparked by a false report the US was involved in a fire at the Grand Mosque in Mecca
Sleep Dirt
Sleep Dirt is released, presenting instrumental and composed material from sessions originally intended for larger projects.
Symington Amendment
Ceases economic assistance to non-nuclear weapon countries that import uranium-enrichment technology. Carter cuts off economic assistance to Pakistan, except for food assistance, as required under the Symington Amendment to the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
The China Syndrome
Stars in, "The China Syndrome"
The Culture of Naricissism
Publication of "The Culture of Naricissism"
The Executioners Song
"The Executioners Song"
The First Great Train Robbery
Writes & directs, "The First Great Train Robbery"
Toby Award Sweeney Todd Actress
Angela Lansbury won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her portrayal of Mrs Lovett in Sweeney Todd.
Treaty of SALT II
Senate fails to ratify SALT II
Treaty of SALT II
The primary goal of SALT II is to replace the Interim Agreement with a long-term comprehensive Treaty providing broad limits on strategic offensive weapons systems
Treaty of Symington
Bans aid to countries involved in nuclear development outside international controls
US Open
Winner of the womens US tennis open
US Open
Winner of the mens US tennis open
Venus Topography
Pioneer Venus radar data reveal major highland and lowland regions, including features later mapped in greater detail by Magellan.
Western Front
All Quiet on the Western Front is a television movie produced by ITC Entertainment starring actors Richard Thomas from The Waltons fame as Paul Baumer, and Ernest Borgnine as Katczinsky
Western Front
All Quiet on the Western Front is a television movie produced by ITC Entertainment starring actors Richard Thomas from The Waltons fame as Paul Baumer, and Ernest Borgnine as Katczinsky
White House Years
Publishes, "White House Years"
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