On this day, the Soviets launched Sputnik, which inspired scientists to begin using satellites to create navigation systems. 

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From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

Sputnik's launch inspired satellite navigation systems - October 4, 1957

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