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Archive Home > 2008 > October > 11 > First manned Apollo mission launched on this day in 1968

First manned Apollo mission launched on this day in 1968

By The Associated Press / The Bulletin
October 11, 2008

Today is Saturday, Oct. 11, the 285th day of 2008. There are 81 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History

On Oct. 11, 1968, Apollo 7, the first manned Apollo mission, was launched with astronauts Wally Schirra, Donn F. Eisele and Walter Cunningham aboard.

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