When did the following event happen?

The world's first artificial satellite, the Sputnik 1, is launched by the Soviet Union.

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Beginning of Time

1945

Allies accept Germany's surrender, ending the Second World War.

Present Day

Note: BCE means that the date is the number of years before the current era (CE/AD).
c. is short for 'circa' and indicates that the date is considered approximate.

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