oct 4, 1957 - Sputnik Launched
Description:
The Soviet Union launched its first satellite, making a stunning development within the Space Race. This upset the US as a whole, and gave them the impression that they were falling behind technologically. The launch resulted in a public hysteria, afraid of the gap of technological advancements that could be forming between the US and the USSR.Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 4, 1957
Now
~ 67 years ago