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Archive Home > 2009 > September > 13 > In 1959, a Soviet space probe becomes the 1st man-made object to reach moon

In 1959, a Soviet space probe becomes the 1st man-made object to reach moon

By The Associated Press / The Bulletin
September 13, 2009

Today is Sunday, Sept. 13, the 256th day of 2009. There are 109 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History

On Sept. 13, 1959, the Soviet space probe Luna 2 became the first man-made object to reach the moon as it crashed onto the lunar surface. (Because of the time difference, it was....

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