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American History

mahatmakanejeeves

(59,834 posts) Wed Oct 4, 2023, 01:35 PM Oct 2023

On this day, October 4, 1957, the Russians launched Sputnik.

Credit, Stuart G and Floyd R. Turbo

Sun Oct 4, 2020: October 4, 1957..A day in history that is affecting you at this very moment..

Mon Oct 4, 2021: October 4, 1962

The Tornadoes were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with the instrumental, 'Telstar', (named after a communication satellite). The track went on to be the first major hit from a UK act on the American chart also reaching No.1.

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On this day, October 4, 1957, the Russians launched Sputnik. (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Oct 2023 OP

and launched the U.S. into science and exploration. Wonder Why Oct 2023 #1

I recall, as a 'ute, going with friends to the street corner and watching it pass over. 3Hotdogs Oct 2023 #2

Wonder Why

(4,304 posts)

1. and launched the U.S. into science and exploration.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Wed Oct 4, 2023, 03:16 PM

Oct 2023

Thank you, Commies!

3Hotdogs

(13,136 posts)

2. I recall, as a 'ute, going with friends to the street corner and watching it pass over.