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Today in History - September 1

Wednesday, Sep 1 2010 by kjfitz:

1983 – Cold War: Korean Air Flight 007 is shot down by a Soviet Union jet fighter when the commercial aircraft enters Soviet airspace. All 269 on board are killed, including Congressman Lawrence McDonald.

'The Tower of Prayer' monument to Korean Air Lines Flight 007
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-04-26 09:19:26

1982 – The United States Air Force Space Command is founded.

U.S. Space Command
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By: pdunn
@ 2005-09-01 00:40:13

Air Force Space Command
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-04-26 09:35:21

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