oct 4, 1957 - Sputnik I is launched
Description:
-The Soviet Union launched Sputnik I, Earth's first artificial satellite-Many US citizens are upset that the Soviets are outperforming them in the Space Race
-This likely increased tensions because the US did not want to be perceived as inferior to the Soviet Union, and vice versa
Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 4, 1957
Now
~ 67 years ago