Post by Peltigera on Oct 4, 2011 7:01:01 GMT -5
ON THIS DAY 4 October
1957: Sputnik satellite blasts into space
A Russian satellite has been launched into space - the first man-made object ever to leave the Earth's atmosphere.
1992: El Al jumbo crashes in Amsterdam
An Israeli Boeing 747 cargo plane crashes in the outskirts of Amsterdam killing dozens of people.
1993: US forces killed in Somali gun battle
At least five US soldiers die and two Blackhawk helicopters are shot down in a firefight with Mogadishu warlords.
1976: New train speeds into service
British Rail begins its new 125mph Intercity 'High Speed Train' service today.
1965: Immigrants feel at home with BBC
The BBC announces it will begin broadcasting a new programme for immigrants from next week.
news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/low/dates/stories/october/4/default.stm
1957: Sputnik satellite blasts into space
A Russian satellite has been launched into space - the first man-made object ever to leave the Earth's atmosphere.
1992: El Al jumbo crashes in Amsterdam
An Israeli Boeing 747 cargo plane crashes in the outskirts of Amsterdam killing dozens of people.
1993: US forces killed in Somali gun battle
At least five US soldiers die and two Blackhawk helicopters are shot down in a firefight with Mogadishu warlords.
1976: New train speeds into service
British Rail begins its new 125mph Intercity 'High Speed Train' service today.
1965: Immigrants feel at home with BBC
The BBC announces it will begin broadcasting a new programme for immigrants from next week.
news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/low/dates/stories/october/4/default.stm