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Nuclear energy was first used for military purposes in 1945 in Japan.
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10 Interesting Fact About The development of nuclear energy
10 Interesting Fact About The development of nuclear energy
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Nuclear energy was first used for military purposes in 1945 in Japan.
Nuclear energy is the main source of energy for about 11% of the world's electrical energy needs.
In 1951, nuclear power plants were first installed in Obninsk, Russia.
In 1954, nuclear power plants were first operated in the United States at Shippingport, Pennsylvania.
In 1957, China began their first nuclear reactor project.
In 1958, the European Union began their first nuclear reactor project.
In 1959, nuclear energy was used for the first medical purpose in the United States.
In 1973, India completed its first nuclear reactor project.
In 1998, Japan began its first nuclear reactor project.
In 2003, South Korea began its first nuclear reactor.