Today in History – September 1

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 (Google Maps)
'The Tower of Prayer' monument to Korean Air Lines Flight 007

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

U.S. Space Command (Google Maps)
U.S. Space Command
Air Force Space Command (StreetView)
Air Force Space Command

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