On June 10. 1948, the world found out that Chuck Yeager had broken the sound barrier 8 months earlier, becoming the first human to complete such a feat. Why was there a delay in notifying the public? And, what else was being reported that day?
 
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On June 10. 1948, the world found out that Chuck Yeager had broken the sound barrier 8 months earlier, becoming the first human to complete such a feat. Why was there a delay in notifying the public? And, what else was being reported that day? SOURCES For a list of today's sources, see the Additional History Facebook group, or email me at additionalhistory@gmail.com.

June 10, 1948

"Titanic Sinks!" "Man Walks on Moon!" "Pearl Harbor Bombed!" We've all seen the famous newspaper headlines, but what else was making headlines on the exact same day as some of the biggest events in history? Author Tifani Clark shares forgotten stories of crime, humor, mystery, and more from historical newspapers.

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