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December 2, 1942

Chicago Pile-1 achieves first controlled chain reaction

The first self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction demonstrates the feasibility of harnessing nuclear energy.

Canonical milestoneChicago, Illinois, United States1 timeline

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TimelineTimeline of the History of Nuclear Weapons

Position 4

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U.S. Department of EnergyConfidence 99%

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