Today in History - October 4, 1957 - Soviet Union launches Sputnik I
The successful launch of the unmanned satellite Sputnik I by the Soviet Union in October 1957 shocks and frightens many Americans. As the tiny satellite orbited the earth, Americans reacted with dismay that the Soviets could have gotten so far ahead of the supposedly technologically superior United States.
Now the 'Space Race' had officially begun!
Read more at: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/soviet-union-launches-sputnik-i
Also, today 'Leave it to Beaver' premiered on CBS this same exact day!
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