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1756

Seven Years’ War begins: Britain declares war on France, marking the start of a global conflict involving major European powers.

1862

US Department of Agriculture established: Founded by President Abraham Lincoln to support farming and rural development.

1905

Las Vegas founded: The U.S. city of Las Vegas, Nevada, is officially established.

1918

First airmail service in the U.S. begins: Regular airmail flights start between New York, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C.

1940

McDonald’s opens first restaurant (early origin stage): Richard and Maurice McDonald open their first drive-in restaurant in California (later evolved into McDonald’s).

1948

Arab–Israeli War escalates: Following the declaration of Israel’s independence, full-scale conflict begins with neighboring Arab states.

1957

UK tests first hydrogen bomb: Britain becomes the third nation to successfully test a hydrogen bomb.

1963

Project Mercury ends with Faith 7 mission: Last flight of NASA’s Mercury program completes U.S. first human spaceflight phase.

1991

Edith Cresson becomes France’s first female Prime Minister

2008

U.S. lifts nuclear trade restrictions with India (key milestone period): Strengthening of Indo-US civil nuclear cooperation framework discussions.

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