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This episode provides a historical update on Halley’s Comet's closest approach to Earth on April 10th, 1986.

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Friday, April 10th — On this day, back in 1986 — Halley’s Comet comes closest to earth (39 million miles away) during its once every 75-76 years pass. During its appearance, hundreds of people visited the […]

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