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Today in History – January 23

1959 – The Soviet scientific station by the Oazis is handed over to Poland and renamed A. B. Dobrowolski Station.

Research Station in Bunger hills

1968 – ‘Balls 8‘, a modified B-52 bomber, is used to launch the X-15 on its fifth flight.

NASA NB-52B 'Balls Eight'