On Jan. 28th, 1986, the space shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after liftoff as thousands watched around the world
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CBS NewsCydney Adams
On Jan. 28th, 1986, the space shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after liftoff as thousands watched around the world
The Challenger disaster was one of the first major tragedies to happen on live television, a defining moment for media coverage
Jan 28, 2016
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