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World History

elleng

(134,746 posts) Wed Oct 4, 2023, 12:34 AM Oct 2023

On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched the earth's first artificial satellite, Sputnik I.

The successful launch came as a shock to experts and citizens in the United States, who had hoped that the United States would accomplish this scientific advancement first.

MEMORABLE date for a few reasons: My family and I were headed to Europe for a trip, and years later, my nephew was born!

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On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched the earth's first artificial satellite, Sputnik I. (Original Post) elleng Oct 2023 OP

The next day my World History teacher talked about it in class. Chipper Chat Oct 2023 #1

Chipper Chat

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1. The next day my World History teacher talked about it in class.

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Wed Oct 4, 2023, 12:39 AM

Oct 2023

I was a senior. I remember him saying we shouldn't fear Russia but we should worry about the Chinese.

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