10 July 1962 July 9, 2021 Author: Staff Telstar, the world’s first communications satellite, is launched into orbit. Famous Words of Inspiration..."A good general not only sees the way to victory; he also knows when victory is impossible." Polybius — Click here for more from Polybius Related posts: 12 July 1962 12 July 1962 2 July 1962 9 July 1962 12 July 1962 4 February 2004 19 March 1962 19 May 1962 2 June 1962 14 August 1962 Categories: History Tags: 10 July, 1962