5h 6min, oct 26, 1957 y - Space
Description:
The race to space had begun. The U.S. and Sov Union ad a rivalry to see who could get the farthest and who could get there first. At first the Soviets led with the Sputnik 1. However in the end, it just led to them joining forces and making the International Space Station.Added to timeline:
Date:
5h 6min, oct 26, 1957 y
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~ 68 years ago