The Challenger Shuttle disaster of 1986

Daily writing prompt

What major historical events do you remember?

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1986 was my senior year of high school. I homeschooled that year in order to enter college early. I had my breakfast. My studies were set out on my desk. The radio was on as I eagerly anticipated listening to the launch live. It took only 73 seconds to go from excitement to shock. I listened to what happened and heard the announcer break down on live radio. I will never forget that moment.