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Old 23-June-2005, 11:14 PM
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Ok - Easy history question

When was Spunik 1 launched, year and date - extra kudos for the launch time.
I know it was 1957, I think it was oktober, I have a hunch for the 21st, and I'll guess 10.23 AM CRT (Central Russian Time).
Right year, right month, wrong day
It was October 4th, 1957.

Since Fram's probably asleep, I'll ask:

Who said, "We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars." (hey, it's in an astronomy book!)

Edit, and it's not The Pretenders. :wink:
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