oct 5, 1957 - Sputnik Launched - Maggie
Description:
Sputnik was the world's first artificial satellite. It was launched on 10/5/1957 and was in orbit around the earth until January 1958. Sputnik is significant to the Cold War because it marked the beginning of the space race.Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 5, 1957
Now
~ 68 years ago