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Jan 14, 1960 - Eglin AFB, Fla. conducted the first test launch of a rocket-borne transmitter.

Jan 20, 1960 - A Strategic Air Command crew launched its first Titan I (a J-model) from Vandenberg AFB, Calif.

Feb 1, 1960 - Strategic Air Command activated its first Titan I squadron, the 848th Strategic Missile Squadron, at Lowry AFB, Colo.

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