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Today in Tech History – April 24


1970 - The Chang Zheng-1 rocket launched, carrying the first Chinese satellite, the Dong Fang Hong-1.

1984 - Apple IIc Introduced
           Apple introduces the Apple IIc computer, announces Mac sales numbers, and discontinues the Apple III line. The apple IIc was Apple’s first attempt at a portable computer. Dealers place order for more than 52000 units on the first day Apple also announces that over 60000 Macs has been sold since their introduction this year.

1990 - The space Shuttle Discovery launched with the Hubble Space Telescope on board. The following day, Hubble was released into space.

2015 - The Apple Watch started shipping. It could be bought in some high-end fashion stores but Apple stores had none in stock. Only online orders could be taken through Apple.

2017 – Peggy Whitson broke the record for most cumulative time in space by a US astronaut, passing Jeff Williams record of 534 days, 2 hours and 48 minutes.

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