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April 1st,1952 Nuclear weapons detonation. On April 1st, 1952 the United States performed a nuclear bomb test. The test site was Nevada. The delivery method or operation type was air delivered. The test series was designated as Tumbler-Snapper. The test name was Able. |
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April 1st,1960 Nuclear weapons detonation. On April 1st, 1960 France performed a nuclear bomb test. The test site was Algeria, Reggane Proving Grounds. The delivery method or operation type was surface. The test series was designated as G. The test name was G Blanch. |
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April 1st,1972 Pressure relief valve opened and stuck. Wurkgassen, West Germany - Pressure relief valve opened and stuck. Steam poured out and destroyed reinforcement structures. Important reactor control instruments failed to function and about 1,050 tonnes of radioactive water flowed into the River Weser. After months of repair the plant re-opened only to close down again in February 1973, and again in February, 1974. (Lebensahutz - April 1974) |
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April 1st,1989 Control rod failure. Control rod failure at Gravelines nuclear power plant (France) |
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