Friday, April 10th

About this episode

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 […]

Topics covered

• Air Force Academy
• history
• Halley’s Comet
• astronomy
• space events

Keywords

• Air Force Academy
• Halley’s Comet
• history update
• April 10th
• 1986

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