January 7, 1960: First Successful Test Launch of Polaris Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile
January 9, 2019
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as posted by the channelOn January 7, 1960 the United States first successfully test launched the Polaris Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) from their launching facility in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
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