November 3, Sputnik 2 carries first animal into space
Today is Sunday, Nov. 3, the 308th day of 2024. There are 58 days left in the year. Daylight saving time ends today. Today in history: On Nov. 3, 1957, the Soviet Union launched the spacecraft Sputnik 2, carrying the first animal into orbit, a dog named Laika. Also on this date: In 1908, Republican … Read more