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In reply to the discussion: The Challenger explosion happened 33 years ago today. [View all]MyOwnPeace
(16,919 posts)22. I was teaching First Grade.......
We had brought the TV into the room to have all of the first graders watch the launch and see a teacher go into space. Because of "delays" in the launch, we had to take the kids to the cafeteria for lunch and NOT see the launch.
At least I was spared explaining that sadness and shock to the little ones.
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I remember. Sadly, both shuttle disasters were caused by launching in cold temperatures.
CaptainTruth
Jan 2019
#17
We had a blizzard in ND. No classes, so great opportunity to actually watch the
riversedge
Jan 2019
#29
I have always held that this is a root of a fundamental difference between Boomers and Millenials
LongtimeAZDem
Jan 2019
#34
Agreed, but we also saw great achievement and promise, from Apollo to Woodstock
LongtimeAZDem
Jan 2019
#38
I was in Las Vegas -- woke up late -- and my roommate didn't mention it for hours
Awsi Dooger
Jan 2019
#36