United States. The Technological Capabilities Panel (TCP) meets for the first time (it would meet 307 more times during the Cold War). This is a body serving the American defense and intelligence community (essentially the CIA and company). The meeting is significant because it marks a historic turning point: the United States will henceforth rely heavily on technology for espionage and counterespionage. Polaroid founder Edwin “Din” Land is appointed to lead the group.
