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Today in History: Tropical Storm Zelda Disrupts Reagan Test Site Operations

11/27/2025

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On November 27, 1991, operations at the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site in the Marshall Islands were interrupted as Tropical Storm Zelda began to form nearby. The storm intensified, ultimately impacting the region and leading to significant weather conditions that affected testing activities at the site.

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Story summary

On November 27, 1991, operations at the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site in the Marshall Islands were interrupted as Tropical Storm Zelda began to form nearby. The storm intensified, ultimately impacting the region and leading to significant weather conditions that affected testing activities at the site.