Nikita Sergeyevich Khruschev4 October 1957
The Soviet Union launches Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, during Khruschev's leadership.
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The Soviet Union launches Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, during Khruschev's leadership.
Directs the launch of Sputnik 1, the first artificial Earth satellite.
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