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U.S. Navy Launches First Nuclear Sub

January 21, 1954
Thames River, London
U.S. Navy Launches First Nuclear Sub

The first nuclear sub was launched in 1954 on the Thames River. Above, the U.S.S. Nautilus in front of the New York City skyline.