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This Day in History on October 4: Soviet Union Launches Sputnik 1

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October 4th is a day that has repeatedly marked significant turning points in history, spanning a variety of fields. On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, into orbit. This groundbreaking event marked the dawn of the space age and was a pivotal moment in the Cold War era's space race between the United States and the Soviet Union. Sputnik 1's success had a profound impact on scientific research and technology development worldwide, as it demonstrated the possibility of space exploration and inspired future missions, from lunar landings to Mars rover expeditions. The launch sparked a surge of interest in science and technology education, leading to significant investments in these fields and ultimately laying the groundwork for the technological advances that we benefit from today. Beyond the realm of space, October 4th has seen numerous other significant events. In 1830, the Belgian Revolution reached a decisive moment when a provisional

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This Day in History on October 4: Soviet Union Launches Sputnik 1

1 year 1 month ago
October 4th is a day that has repeatedly marked significant turning points in history, spanning a variety of fields. On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, into orbit. This groundbreaking event marked the dawn of the space age and was a pivotal moment in the Cold War era's space race between the United States and the Soviet Union. Sputnik 1's success had a profound impact on scientific research and technology development worldwide, as it demonstrated the possibility of space exploration and inspired future missions, from lunar landings to Mars rover expeditions. The launch sparked a surge of interest in science and technology education, leading to significant investments in these fields and ultimately laying the groundwork for the technological advances that we benefit from today. Beyond the realm of space, October 4th has seen numerous other significant events. In 1830, the Belgian Revolution reached a decisive moment when a provisional

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Raw data: Labor force participation under Joe Biden

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Here is the growth of the labor force participation rate since Joe Biden took office. This is for prime-age workers (age 25-54). Both men and women are now working at higher rates than at any time since the end of the Great Recession.
Kevin Drum