On Jan. 28th, 1986, the space shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after liftoff as thousands watched around the world
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On Jan. 28th, 1986, the space shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after liftoff as thousands watched around the world
The Challenger disaster was one of the first major tragedies to happen on live television, a defining moment for media coverage
Jan 28, 2016
Challenger Disaster
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