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1965 — American astronauts Frank Borman and James A. Lovell, Jr. orbit the earth 206 times in 14 days aboard Gemini VII. The astronauts wear Omega Speedmaster watches on the mission.
2019Parmigiani Fleurier introduces the Hijri Perpetual Calendar watch, featuring Arabic lettering and a calendar to track Muslim holy days. It would win the Innovation Prize at the GPHG in 2020.