28 Mar 1935

United States
  • Dr. Robert H. Goddard recorded the first successful launch of his gyroscopically stabilized rocket, attaining an altitude of 4,800 ft and a speed of 560 mph. ww2dbase [Roswell, New Mexico | AC]



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