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23h 42min, oct 3, 1957 y - Launch of Sputnik 1

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The Soviet Union launches Sputnik 1, the first manmade satellite. This in effect initiates the "space race" between the Soviets and the US and leads to the formation of ARPA.

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23h 42min, oct 3, 1957 y
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~ 68 years ago

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