Stanislav Petrov
Stanislav Petrov was a Soviet officer best known for his role in averting a potential nuclear disaster in 1983. When a Soviet early warning system indicated that the United States had launched a missile attack, Petrov determined that it was a false alarm, choosing not to escalate the situation. His decision is credited with preventing a possible nuclear war during a tense period of the Cold War.
Born on Sep 07, 1939 (86 years old)
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Italy:
Stanislav Petrov avoided a nuclear holocaust in September 1983 by deciding not to launch a retaliatory strike during a false alarm.
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Uruguay:
Stanislav Petrov is known for his decision to disobey protocol and prevent a potential nuclear disaster.
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Hungary:
Stanislav Petrov's intuition saved the world from a nuclear war by identifying a false alarm.
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Hungary:
Stanislav Petrov's intuition prevented a potential nuclear war by identifying a false alarm.
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Italy:
Stanislav Petrov was a Soviet officer who correctly identified a false alarm of a missile attack, preventing a potential nuclear war.
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