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The shuttle Challenger explodes...



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January 29, 1986

NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 29, 1986  

* Space Shuttle Challenger disaster

The front page announces one of the more tragic event in U.S. space history with: "THE SHUTTLE EXPLODES" "6 In Crew And High-School Teacher Are Killed 74 Seconds After Liftoff" with a subhead: "The Worst Disaster In U.S. Space History". The front page also features two photos, and at the bottom are photos of the seven astronauts.
Significant events are always desired in the New York Times.
The complete issue with all 4 sections, nice condition.

Category: The 20th Century