October 4 the day that change the world forever
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1957: Sputnik launched
The Soviet Union fires the starting gun of the space race with its launch of Sputnik, the world's first artificial Earth satellite. Soviet radio reported that the artificial moon, which weighed 184 pounds, was circling Earth once every hour and 36 minutes. From its elliptical orbit hundreds of miles above Earth, Sputnik transmitted signals back to the ground strong enough to be picked up by amateur radio operators. Many Americans feared the Soviet’s new technology, which seemed to be strides ahead of U.S. efforts. Sputnik was 52 times the size of the first planned U.S. satellite, which was not even scheduled to be launched until the next year.
1983
British speed enthusiast Richard Noble sets a new land speed record of 633.5 miles an hour in his jet-powered car, Thrust II, in Nevada.
1965
Pope Paul VI becomes the first Pope to visit the United States of America when he addresses the United Nations in New York.
1962
In Britain, an emerging pop group, 'The Beatles' release their first hit record 'Love Me Do'.
1958
BOAC - now British Airways - starts the first transatlantic commercial passenger jet service between Britain and America..
1957
Launch of the Soviet space satelite -'Sputnik 1.'
1944
During World War II, Allied forces land in Greece.
1911
Britain's first escalators are introduced-connecting the District Line and Piccadilly Line platforms at Earl's Court underground station in London
1910
Portugal declares itself to be a Republic.
1883
The Boys Brigade is founded in Glasgow.
1878
Opening of the first Chinese Embassy to be in Washington DC in the United States of America.
1830
Official declaration of independence for Belgium.
1946
Susan Sarandon - actress
1941
Anne Rice - authoress
1895
Buster Keaton - actor
1998
British actor Marius Goring, dies of cancer aged 86.
1955
American actor James Byron Dean dies in a car crash aged 24. Became an overnight success in the 1955 film 'East of Eden' which was followed several months by 'Rebel Without a Cause' and finally 'Giant', which was released shortly after his death.
1772
English engineer James Brindley aged 56. One of the leading canal builders in Britain during the Industrial Revolution - constructing a total of 365 miles of inland waterways - especially around urban connurbations such as Manchester and Birmingham.
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KW
1957: Sputnik launched
The Soviet Union fires the starting gun of the space race with its launch of Sputnik, the world's first artificial Earth satellite. Soviet radio reported that the artificial moon, which weighed 184 pounds, was circling Earth once every hour and 36 minutes. From its elliptical orbit hundreds of miles above Earth, Sputnik transmitted signals back to the ground strong enough to be picked up by amateur radio operators. Many Americans feared the Soviet’s new technology, which seemed to be strides ahead of U.S. efforts. Sputnik was 52 times the size of the first planned U.S. satellite, which was not even scheduled to be launched until the next year.
1983
British speed enthusiast Richard Noble sets a new land speed record of 633.5 miles an hour in his jet-powered car, Thrust II, in Nevada.
1965
Pope Paul VI becomes the first Pope to visit the United States of America when he addresses the United Nations in New York.
1962
In Britain, an emerging pop group, 'The Beatles' release their first hit record 'Love Me Do'.
1958
BOAC - now British Airways - starts the first transatlantic commercial passenger jet service between Britain and America..
1957
Launch of the Soviet space satelite -'Sputnik 1.'
1944
During World War II, Allied forces land in Greece.
1911
Britain's first escalators are introduced-connecting the District Line and Piccadilly Line platforms at Earl's Court underground station in London
1910
Portugal declares itself to be a Republic.
1883
The Boys Brigade is founded in Glasgow.
1878
Opening of the first Chinese Embassy to be in Washington DC in the United States of America.
1830
Official declaration of independence for Belgium.
1946
Susan Sarandon - actress
1941
Anne Rice - authoress
1895
Buster Keaton - actor
1998
British actor Marius Goring, dies of cancer aged 86.
1955
American actor James Byron Dean dies in a car crash aged 24. Became an overnight success in the 1955 film 'East of Eden' which was followed several months by 'Rebel Without a Cause' and finally 'Giant', which was released shortly after his death.
1772
English engineer James Brindley aged 56. One of the leading canal builders in Britain during the Industrial Revolution - constructing a total of 365 miles of inland waterways - especially around urban connurbations such as Manchester and Birmingham.
No Chaines Allowed
KW
RE: October 4 the day change the world forever
Lets see... 2006 October 4th Jennifer Grenham gets nominated for best Governor of the Union?????
Lets see... 2006 October 4th Jennifer Grenham gets nominated for best Governor of the Union?????
RE: October 4 the day change the world forever
>You really have to yank my chain over that, don't you!
Like a dog after a bone...*L*
>You really have to yank my chain over that, don't you!
Like a dog after a bone...*L*
RE: October 4 the day change the world forever
I'm guessing you meant either the already mentioned Sputnik or that it was the opening day of the first Hooters.
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I'm guessing you meant either the already mentioned Sputnik or that it was the opening day of the first Hooters.
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riverrat2000
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RE: October 4 the day change the world forever
hooters gets my vote
hooters gets my vote
letzrockexpress
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RE: October 4 the day change the world forever
OK, this is a stretch but here goes... Oct 4th is also known as 4/10. I used to have a shotgun when I was a kid which was a .410.
The tree hugging extremists in our country want guns taken out of our hands. Therefore the significance of this date is somehow about gun control. How close am I ??????
OK, this is a stretch but here goes... Oct 4th is also known as 4/10. I used to have a shotgun when I was a kid which was a .410.
The tree hugging extremists in our country want guns taken out of our hands. Therefore the significance of this date is somehow about gun control. How close am I ??????
greg334
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RE: October 4 the day change the world forever
iceroadtrucker was right,
This day 50 years ago the world was either rejoicing or in fear. The soviets beat the US into space by launching Sputnik in the International Geophysical Year.
Some time ago on eBay there was the backup for the original up for auction, it didn't sell.
And also two kids built a replica that was sent out in space by MIR.
But here is a link to some interesting facts.
http://www.batnet.com/~mfwright/sputnik.html
iceroadtrucker was right,
This day 50 years ago the world was either rejoicing or in fear. The soviets beat the US into space by launching Sputnik in the International Geophysical Year.
Some time ago on eBay there was the backup for the original up for auction, it didn't sell.
And also two kids built a replica that was sent out in space by MIR.
But here is a link to some interesting facts.
http://www.batnet.com/~mfwright/sputnik.html
RE: October 4 the day change the world forever
Hey, what about me? I had the right answer as well as the runner up. :+
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Hey, what about me? I had the right answer as well as the runner up. :+
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