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In 1961, Liberty Bell 7 sank after Gus Grissom's flight; 38 years later, crews recovered the capsule from more than 15,000 feet beneath the Atlantic Ocean- In 1967, a preflight test for the first crewed flight of Apollo resulted in a tragedy and the loss of astronauts Virgil Grissom, Edward White and Roger Chaffee
- In 1965, an astronaut secretly smuggled corned-beef sandwich into space, creating a '$30 million' problem for NASA
- In 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, headed to the Moon without a traditional life insuranceIn 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, headed to the Moon without traditional life insurance. NASA...26 Aug, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
- In 1971, Apollo 15 secretly left a tiny aluminum astronaut on the moon; beside it was a plaque naming 14 dead American and Soviet space travelersIn 1971, a hidden aluminum tribute was installed on the Moon, commemorating the bravery of fourteen astronauts and cosmonauts who lost thei...21 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- Today in US history on March 23: From revolutionary defiance to modern reform, a timeline of defining national momentsMarch 23rd marks significant US historical milestones, from Patrick Henry's revolutionary call in 1775 to the installation of the first pas...23 Mar, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
- Death row inmate leaves a chilling message for his surviving victims in his final wordsWendell Arden Grissom was executed at Oklahoma State Penitentiary for a 2005 home invasion and murder. He killed Amber Dawn Matthews and in...21 Mar, 2025, 06.20 PM IST
- Former Houston Texans Team President Jamey Rootes diesJamey Rootes, the former President of the football team 'Houston Texans' died at the age of 55.24 Aug, 2022, 12.38 PM IST
- Veteran actor Fred Ward of 'Tremors' & 'The Right Stuff' fame passes away at 79No cause or place of death was disclosed per the family's wishes.14 May, 2022, 01.27 PM IST
- America's 'most experienced astronaut' dies: NASAWashington, Jan 7 (IANS) John Young, America's "most experienced astronaut" who walked on the Moon during the Apollo programme and commande...07 Jan, 2018, 05.47 AM IST
- A lookback at space disasters in the history of mankindFour-fifths of the way to the moon, Apollo 13 is crippled when a tank containing liquid oxygen bursts.29 Jan, 2017, 12.01 AM IST
- A list of who all turned 50 this yearEmail, internet’s centrepiece, completes its golden jubilee this year. Look who and what else made it to fabulous fifty.02 Apr, 2015, 01.10 PM IST
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