Day in history 29 October

Birth of Komsomol, Mayakovsky Theatre, the prototype of the Internet

On October 29, a number of significant events took place in the history of Russia and the world, including the birth of Komsomol, the Mayakovsky Theatre, and the prototype of the Internet.

Komsomol

The All-Union Leninist Young Communist League (Komsomol) was a youth organization in the Soviet Union. It was founded on October 29, 1918, and played a major role in the political and social life of the country.

Komsomol was responsible for the education and training of young people in the spirit of communism. It also played a role in the recruitment of new members for the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU).

Mayakovsky Theatre

The Mayakovsky Theatre is a theatre in Moscow, Russia. It was founded in 1922 and is named after the Russian poet Vladimir Mayakovsky.

The Mayakovsky Theatre is known for its innovative productions and its commitment to social and political issues. It has staged plays by some of the most famous playwrights in the world, including Bertolt Brecht, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Arthur Miller.

Prototype of the Internet

On October 29, 1969, the first message was sent over the ARPANET, the precursor to the Internet. This message consisted of the letters "LO" and was sent from a computer at the University of California, Los Angeles to a computer at the Stanford Research Institute.

The ARPANET was a network of computers that was developed by the United States Department of Defense. It was designed to allow scientists to share information and collaborate on research projects.