Something worth remembering

by Chris on Sep.27, 2006, under Events

I only learned of this incident maybe three months ago, but it really struck me: Ignoring the orders of the Soviet, Stanislav Petrov elected not to push the button when faced with what appeared to be the start of a nuclear war.

He did this twenty-three years ago, today.

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charling
September 28th, 2006 on 1:54 am
Wow- that’s amazing. I’m not really sure what else to say,

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