4 January 1958 January 4, 2023 Author: Staff Sputnik 1, the first artificial Earth satellite, launched by the Soviet Union in 1957, falls to Earth from orbit Famous Words of Inspiration..."Children are innocent and love justice, while most adults are wicked and prefer mercy." GK Chesterton — Click here for more from GK Chesterton Related posts: 15 May 1958 4 October 1957 17 March 1958 12 February 1961 17 March 1958 12 February 1961 28 January 1958 28 January 1958 13 January 1953 31 January 1929 Categories: History Tags: 1958, 4 January