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Atomic bomb explodes in underwater test made at bikini
Atomic bomb explodes in underwater test made at bikini

Atomic bomb explodes in underwater test made at bikini

Date11/30/1950
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  • Atomic bomb explodes in underwater test made at bikini
  • Atomic bomb explodes in underwater test made at bikini
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Original Toronto Star caption: Atomic bomb explodes in underwater test made at bikini
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0002544F
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