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R-7 Intercontinental Missile Test

Russia · Science / Astronomy. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1957

Nikita Sergeyevich Khruschev21 August 1957

Baikonur · Science / Astronomy

The Soviet Union successfully tests the R-7 intercontinental ballistic missile during his leadership.

Names involved

Nikita Sergeyevich Khruschev

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