In 1995, astronomers announced the discovery of 51 Pegasi b, the first confirmed planet found orbiting a Sun-like star. The find opened an entirely new field of exoplanet research and reshaped how humanity imagined its place in the universe.
The same year, the World Trade Organization was established, strengthening the framework for international trade cooperation among nations around the globe.
In technology and entertainment, Windows 95 introduced millions of households to a friendlier computing experience, while Pixar's Toy Story became the first fully computer-animated feature film to reach theaters.
Looking back, 1995 expanded the boundaries of both outer space and everyday technology, offering a glimpse of possibilities still unfolding today.
A brighter side
Notable constructive milestones
The first planet around a Sun-like star was discovered
51 Pegasi b opened a new era in the search for worlds beyond the Solar System.
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