The Soviet satellite Sputknik I fell to the earth from its orbit.
The craft had been launched on October 4, 1957
With Sputnik I, The Soviet Union beat the United States to sending the first artificial satellite into Earth's orbit, sparking the great Space Race.
Utah became the 45th U.S. State in 1896. Congrats, Utah.
In Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the Burj Dubai (Dubai Tower) opened as the world's tallest tower at 2,625 feet last year.
In 2006, Nancy Pelosi became the first women to be Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
