A historical fact that happened on this day.

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67 years ago, on October 4, 1957, a new era began — the space age.

The satellite, which became the first artificial celestial body, was launched into orbit by the R-7 launch vehicle from the 5th scientific research range of the USSR Ministry of Defense, which later received the open name Baikonur Cosmodrome.

The PS-1 spacecraft (the simplest Sputnik-1) was a ball with a diameter of 58 centimeters, weighed 83.6 kg, and was equipped with four antennas for transmitting signals powered by transmitter batteries.

The PS-1 satellite flew for 92 days, until January 4, 1958, making 1,440 revolutions around the Earth (about 60 million km), and its radio transmitters worked for two weeks after launch.

It was a great victory for man, which became a turning point in the history of civilization.3.5 years will pass before the flight of the first man into space (April 12, 1961) Яндекс — поиск по видео - https://yandex.ru/video/touch/preview/17540493770653292490 Яндекс — поиск по видео - https://yandex.ru/video/touch/preview/3172164901627712608
 
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The first expedition (1492-1493) of Christopher Columbus, consisting of 91 people on the ships "Santa Maria", "Pinta", "Niña" left Palos de la Frontera on August 3, 1492, turned West from the Canary Islands (September 9), crossed the Atlantic Ocean in the subtropical zone and reached The San Salvador Islands in the Bahamas Archipelago, where Christopher Columbus landed on October 12, 1492 (the official date of the discovery of America). Interestingly, the Lorraine cartographer M. Waldemuller attributed to Amerigo Vespucci the discovery of the "fourth part of the world" made by Columbus, and suggested naming this continent in his honor — America. For South America, this designation quickly found universal recognition, and in 1538, on Mercator's map, it was first extended to North America
 
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Why the heck did they do that?
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The US wanted to see in practice the consequences of using an atomic bomb against living people. Secondly, the US really wanted to scare the Soviet Union. By the way, an interesting paradox - In Japan, the following idea is developing. That the US was forced to drop atomic bombs to show Stalin its power and stop him, because otherwise he would not have limited himself to the Kuril Islands, but would have captured all of Japan, and having seen the full power of America, he was forced to abandon this plan and start an arms race. The main idea that is instilled in the Japanese is that it is stupid to blame the US for this, and it is better to direct their anger at those who forced them to do this.
 
The Japanese effed around and found out, it’s a simple as that, little or nothing to do with mother Russia
Let’s be honest, the US armed forces are spectacularly effective.
Well trained, superbly backed up with the best technology.
Iraq, Afghanistan, successfully invaded in weeks, what they do when they’ve got it is a different matter of course.
They’d have taken Ukraine in weeks/months if they’d wanted.
While the Russians struggle in a conflict costing countless thousands of young men in rubbish outdated equipment to little or no avail.
The Americans could send Russia back to the Stone Age, if most of it wasn’t already there.
 
Ukraine has been using America's out dated weapons to effectively hold off Russia for more than three years. That equipment is proving to do exactly what it was designed to do, defeat Russia. Imagine what could be done with the full might of the American military and more importantly, American logistics. Also, this narrative of a massive fear of the Soviets on behalf of the Americans, while partially rooted in truth, just wasn't ever the case. Patton thought that we should move to crush the Soviets lest they begin to pose a real threat. However, given that the Soviets were by far the largest recipients of American aid during the war, it was hard to convince the rest of the country to fear the Russians.

The use of atomic weapons against Japan likely saved thousands or even millions of lives. The alternative was a wholesale invasion of the Japanese home islands. While Russians likely would have died in droves during that invasion, they'd have been transported by the US Navy, since Soviet Russia had basically no navy to speak of. In fact, to this day, the Russian Navy is essentially useless, as evidenced by the current conflict with Ukraine.
 
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Ukraine has been using America's out dated weapons to effectively hold off Russia for more than three years. That equipment is proving to do exactly what it was designed to do, defeat Russia. Imagine what could be done with the full might of the American military and more importantly, American logistics. Also, this narrative of a massive fear of the Soviets on behalf of the Americans, while partially rooted in truth, just wasn't ever the case. Patton thought that we should move to crush the Soviets lest they begin to pose a real threat. However, given that the Soviets were by far the largest recipients of American aid during the war, it was hard to convince the rest of the country to fear the Russians.

The use of atomic weapons against Japan likely saved thousands or even millions of lives. The alternative was a wholesale invasion of the Japanese home islands. While Russians likely would have died in droves during that invasion, they'd have been transported by the US Navy, since Soviet Russia had basically no navy to speak of. In fact, to this day, the Russian Navy is essentially useless, as evidenced by the current conflict with Ukraine.
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Kavi, you and Mick are better suited for chopping wood than discussing Russia!)
 
@Maximalist, do you speak English, friend? I'd like to post some links that might help illustrate my position, but if you aren't familiar with the lingo, it's of no use.

Also, I'd like to point out that the politicians in both of our nations have no effect on my opinion of you, or your countrymen. Yet, I will back my side unto death, and I expect the same of you. Meanwhile we share a trade, a love for all that is beautiful, and so many other things that I will never forget. May God bless you, Andrei.
 
Take the Iraq war.
The US crossed the world with everything in tow and rolled through Iraq in a month with relative ease.
Russia has been three years and still cannot overcome it’s smaller next door neighbour.
 
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