This Day in History: 10/14/1947 - Yeager Breaks Sound Barrier

In this "This Day in History" video clip learn about different events that have occurred on October 14th. Some of the events include the start of the Cuban Missile Crisis and Martin Luther King receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. Also, baby Jessica is rescued from a well and Chuck Yeager breaks the sound barrier.

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