Sputnik program: Sputnik 5- The Soviet Union launches the satellite with the dogs Belka and Strelka, 40 mouse, 2 rats and a variety of plants.,
War of 1812: United Statesfrigate ''USS Constitution'' defeats the Royal Navyfrigate ''HMS Guerriere (1806)'' off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada earning her nickname "Old Ironsides".,
