Cold War

This Day in History: The Man Who Saved the World

On this day in 1962, nuclear war is narrowly averted. The night of October 27 “was not only the most dangerous moment of the Cold War,”...

This Day in History: Rudolf Anderson & the Cuban Missile Crisis

On this day in 1927, a hero is born. Rudolf Anderson would go on to become the first recipient of the Air Force Cross. It’s been...

This Day in History: Missile Mail

On this day in 1959, the United States Post Office experiments with “Missile Mail.” It would be the first and only time that U.S. mail...

This Day in History: The Men’s U.S. Hockey Team & the “Miracle on Ice”

On this day in 1980, the “Miracle on Ice” occurs. The United States men’s hockey team defeats the Soviets at the Lake Placid Olympic...

This Day in History: The World Teeters on the Brink of Nuclear War

On this day in 1995, an aide hands a nuclear briefcase to Russian President Boris Yeltsin. Nuclear missiles were ready to go. Would...

This Day in History: Nuclear war is narrowly averted

On this day in 1983, a computer glitch nearly begins a nuclear war between the Soviet Union and the United States. What a tragic mistake...

This Day in History: The Cuban Missile Crisis

On this day in 1962, a blockade of Cuba officially comes to an end. Russia and the United States had been teetering on the brink of...

This Day in History: Lucky Lady II & the first non-stop trip around the globe

On this day in 1949, a B-50 bomber embarks on a historic non-stop trip around the globe. The Cold War was just beginning, and the flight...

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