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Today in History: October 4, Soviets launch Sputnik, spark the Space Age

Oct. 04, 2024 00:13 AM EDT

Today is Friday, Oct. 4, the 278th day of 2024. There are 88 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 4, 1957, the Space Age began as the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, into orbit. Also on this date: ...