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Today in History for October 4th

Highlights of this day in history: Sputnik, the first man-made satellite, is launched into orbit; U.S. Blackhawk helicopters shot down in Somalia; Silent movie comedy star Buster Keaton is born; Rock singer Janis Joplin dies of a drug overdose. (Oct. 4)

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