November 1957

Sunday 03:

Sputnik program: The Soviet Union launches Sputnik 2. On board is the first animal to enter space: a dog named Laika.

Monday 04:

The Soviet Union launches Sputnik 2 with a dog named Laika on board, becoming the first country to launch a living creature into orbit. The capsule was not designed to be retrievable and she dies a few hours later from stress and overheating.

Wednesday 06:

Félix Gaillard becomes Prime Minister of France

Thursday 07:

Cold War: In the United States, the Gaither Report calls for more American missiles and fallout shelters.

Saturday 16:

Serial killer Edward Gein murders his last victim, Bernice Worden.