Today in History for Oct 4: Soviets launch Sputnik

YouTube download / AP video / Highlights of this day in history for Oct 4: Sputnik, the first man-made satellite, is launched into orbit by the Soviet Union​; U.S. Blackhawk helicopters shot down in Somalia; Silent movie comedy star Buster Keaton born; Rock singer Janis Joplin dies of drug overdose.

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