September 14, 2015
The first observation of gravitational waves is made, announced by the LIGO and Virgo collaborations on 11 February 2016.
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On September 14, in the year 2015:
The first observation of gravitational waves is made, announced by the LIGO and Virgo collaborations on 11 February 2016.
The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) is a large-scale physics experiment and observatory designed to detect cosmic gravitational waves.
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Why September 14, 2015 matters:
The first observation of gravitational waves is made, announced by the LIGO and Virgo collaborations on 11 February 2016.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
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Historical context: September 14, 2015
The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War.
The event on this day: The first observation of gravitational waves is made, announced by the LIGO and Virgo collaborations on 11 February 2016.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LIGO (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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