Feb 10 1963
From The Space Library
Development and successful testing of laser demodulator by Douglas Aircraft Co. and National Engineering Co. was reported. Device converts laser beams-highly concentrated light-into electrical current to produce sounds in radio receivers and patterns of light in television tubes. (Wash. Post. 2/11/63, A3)
February 10-16: National Engineers’ Week in the U.S. The White House released statement by President Kennedy : “Once again the observance of National Engineers’ Week underscores America’s vital need for the engineer and his work in the development of procedures and products which contribute to the improvement and security of our citizens. “Trained engineers are indispensable to our efforts of meeting the recognized scientific and technological challenges of today as well as those unknown challenges of the future which we, as a nation, must be fully prepared to anticipate and meet. “It is therefore essential to the sustained growth of American technology and to the well-being and prosperity of the people of the world that more able young men and women study engineering.” (Text; NAA S&T Skywriter, 2/15/63)
February 10-24: FAI world soaring championships held at Junin, Argentina. (NAA Release)
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