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Discovery
The photovoltaic effect in a conductive solution exposed to light was observed by Alexandre Becquerel -
In Mexico
The peace treaty between Mexico and France was signed in Veracruz -
The beggining
The first solar cell was created by Charles Fritts -
E.U.A
In New York City, the Brooklyn Bridge was inaugurated after 13 years of construction. -
Improvements
A 10% efficient solar cell was created by Hoffman Electronics, and the contact grid was inserted into the solar cell -
Space
Solar cells were able to power the manned spacecraft "Soyuz 1" -
Results
The world's photovoltaic production was exceeded to 21.3 megawatts -
E.U.A
The Disney Channel broadcast was broadcast for the first time in the United States. -
In the world
The total amount of photovoltaic energy installed worldwide was equal to 1000 megawatts