January 1, 1889
The arms race emerged as a significant military competition in 1889 when Britain adopted the 'Two-Power Standard', marking the beginning of modern military rivalry between nations. This development led to unprecedented technological advancements and weapons stockpiling.
March 12, 1947
The Cold War emerged as a global conflict between the United States and Soviet Union following World War II, marked by ideological differences, military tensions, and the formation of opposing alliances.
May 26, 1972
The Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT I) was signed in Moscow by US President Richard Nixon and Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev, marking a historic agreement to limit nuclear arms and missile systems between the two superpowers.
