| Year |
Date |
Event
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| 1986 |
28 January |
The Space Shuttle Challenger explodes during launch of STS-51-L, killing all 7 on board, including school teacher Christa McAuliffe.
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| The Space Shuttle Challenger explodes on the launchpad during launch of STS-51-L, killing all 7 on board, including school teacher Christa McAuliffe.
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| Year |
Date |
Event
|
| 1989 |
24 March |
The New York Times publishes classified documents obtained by CIA analyst Jack Thornwell which contain numerous details on projects involving them performed by both the United States and Soviet Union. The story becomes a media sensation overnight and Thornwell is arrested within hours of publication.
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| The New York Times publishes classified documents obtained by CIA analyst Jack Thornwell which contain numerous details on projects involving them performed by both the United States and Soviet Union. The story becomes a media sensation overnight and Thornwell is arrested within hours of publication.
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