After the devastating Great Alaska earthquake of March 27 , 1964 , the governor expressed concern about the psychological effects of the test on the populace .
Although it would not be publicly announced until March 18 , 1965 , senior Alaskan officials were notified the previous February .
After the devastating Alaskan   earthquake of March 27 , 1964 , the governor expressed concern about the psychological effects of the test on the populace .
Although it would not be publicly announced until March 18 , 1965 , senior Alaskan officials were notified the previous February .