2013 Event The NASDAQ index was shut down for 44 minutes due to a human error that occurred while performing an operational function; the error resulted in the flawed delivery of date to the NASDAQ distribution system 1997 Event HAL became operational (2001: A Space Odyssey) 1982 Event Space Shuttle Columbia completes its 1st operational flight 1966 Event 1st operational weather satellite, ESSA-1 launched U.S. 1962 Event Transit 5A1, 1st operational navigational satellite, launched
