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'''Fourth of July 2026 — America250 Celebration''' |
'''Fourth of July 2026 — America250 Celebration''' |
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On July 4, 2026, marking the 250th anniversary of American independence, a public celebration was held at [[Proto-Town]]. The day's centerpiece was the dedication of the '''Saturn Point-V''' — a water tower built as a full-scale rocket replica, its name a nod to NASA's Saturn V. |
On July 4, 2026, marking the 250th anniversary of American independence, a public celebration was held at [[Proto-Town]]. The day's centerpiece was the dedication of the '''[[Saturn Point-V]]''' — a water tower built as a full-scale rocket replica, its name a nod to NASA's Saturn V. |
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Retired NASA astronaut '''Charles "Charlie" Duke''' attended the celebration and led the dedication of the Saturn Point-V tower. Duke, the Apollo 16 Lunar Module pilot, is one of only twelve people to have walked on the Moon. |
Retired NASA astronaut '''Charles "Charlie" Duke''' attended the celebration and led the dedication of the Saturn Point-V tower. Duke, the Apollo 16 Lunar Module pilot, is one of only twelve people to have walked on the Moon. |
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Latest revision as of 08:59, 19 July 2026
Fourth of July 2026 — America250 Celebration
On July 4, 2026, marking the 250th anniversary of American independence, a public celebration was held at Proto-Town. The day's centerpiece was the dedication of the Saturn Point-V — a water tower built as a full-scale rocket replica, its name a nod to NASA's Saturn V.
Retired NASA astronaut Charles "Charlie" Duke attended the celebration and led the dedication of the Saturn Point-V tower. Duke, the Apollo 16 Lunar Module pilot, is one of only twelve people to have walked on the Moon.
The celebration continued through the day and evening with a barbecue, live music, an evening projection show, and a fireworks display.
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