Fifty years ago, at the height of the Cold War, the USSR launched Sputnik, the first satellite to orbit the earth, bringing America to its knees in awe - then fear. Initially thrilling as a marvel of science, Sputnik was soon viewed by America a weapon of mass destruction.
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AliveBorn: October 4, 1967
Age: 58
San Francisco, California, USA
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DeceasedBorn: December 5, 1901
Died: December 15, 1966
Age at death: 65
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DeceasedBorn: October 14, 1890
Died: March 28, 1969
Age at death: 78
as Self (archive footage)
DeceasedBorn: November 14, 1896
Died: November 1, 1979
Age at death: 82
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DeceasedBorn: April 20, 1889
Died: April 30, 1945
Age at death: 56
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DeceasedBorn: August 27, 1908
Died: January 22, 1973
Age at death: 64
as Self (archive footage)
DeceasedBorn: December 26, 1893
Died: September 9, 1976
Age at death: 82
as Self (archive footage)
DeceasedBorn: May 27, 1923
Died: November 29, 2023
Age at death: 100
as Self (archive footage)
DeceasedBorn: April 15, 1894
Died: September 11, 1971
Age at death: 77
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DeceasedBorn: May 27, 1911
Died: January 13, 1978
Age at death: 66
as Self (archive footage)
DeceasedBorn: February 6, 1911
Died: June 5, 2004
Age at death: 93
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DeceasedBorn: December 18, 1878
Died: March 5, 1953
Age at death: 74
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DeceasedBorn: May 31, 1912
Died: September 1, 1983
Age at death: 71