First Paris-Istanbul Run of the Orient Express / Sputnik's launch inspired satellite navigation systems - October 4

The Orient Express started its service from Paris to Istanbul, then often called Constantinople, on this day in 1883. / On this day, the Soviets launched Sputnik, which inspired scientists to begin using satellites to create navigation systems. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.