On this day (12/20) in 1951, researchers at Argonne Natl. lab powered four 200-watt light bulbs via EBR-1. The first proof-of-concept for nuclear power for electricity, not bombs.

This is such a big deal I have it in mine and @Jillianmarisa’s shared calendar. Another point of interest is Patrick Stewart’s birthday but that’s a toot for another day.

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