This Day in History: Apollo 1 ends in tragedy
On this day in 1967, the first manned Apollo mission ends in heartbreak. Apollo 1’s crew had been at Kennedy Space Center, preparing for...
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- Dec 27, 2020
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This Day in History: Apollo 8's Christmas at the moon
On this day in 1968, Apollo 8 splashes down in the ocean. The crew had spent Christmas Eve orbiting the moon! The three men famously saw...
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- May 25, 2020
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This Day in History: JFK’s “Moon Shot” Speech
On this day in 1961, John F. Kennedy shakes the country into action with a memorable address. “I believe that this nation,” he told...
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- Oct 11, 2019
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This Day in History: Apollo 7, the first manned Apollo mission
On this day in 1968, Apollo 7 is launched. You are used to hearing about Apollo 11, which famously carried Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin...
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