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On This Day — Soviet Union Launches SPUTNIK (October 4 1957)

Posted on October 4, 2025 by L

“What came to be known as the Space Race between the United States and the USSR began in 1957 when the Soviets launched the first satellite, Sputnik.” President John F. Kennedy Special Message to Congress on Urgent National Needs (May … Continue reading →

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On This Day — FBI agents arrest Ted Kaczynski (April 3 1996) [UPDATE: From Cream Separator to A-Bombs]

Posted on April 3, 2025 by L

“Crowding, rapid change and the breakdown of communities have been widely recognized as sources of social problems. But we do not believe they are enough to account for the extent of the problems that are seen today.If the system breaks … Continue reading →

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