On This Date in History - February 4

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Quote Of The Day

Every formula which expresses a law of nature is a hymn of praise to God.
Maria Mitchell(1818–1889)

Who Was Born Today?:

1906: Clyde William Tombaugh, U.S., astronomer, discovered Pluto

Who Died Today?:

Today in History:

1961: Sputnik 7 launches into Earth orbit; probable Venus probe failure

1967: U.S. launches Lunar Orbiter 3

1971: Apollo 14 - USA Lunar Manned Lander (January 31 to February 8, 1971) Crew: Alan B. Shepard, Jr., Edgar D. Mitchell, Stuart A. Roosa. Shepard and Mitchell landed on the moon on February 5, 1971, in the Fra Mauro highlands, located at 3°40' S and longitude 17°28' E. They collected 42.9 kilograms of lunar samples and used a hand-held cart to transport rocks and equipment.

1993: Russian space agency tests a 82' wide space mirror

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