This Day in History

Boeing CH-47 Chinook

Boeing CH-47 Chinook takes flight for the first time.  The American-made helicopter has been used by the US military in a variety of conflict-related operations including during the recent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. It has also been often used for medical evacuation and search and rescue operations during natural disasters around the world.

Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld

United Nations Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjöld lost his life in a plane crash in Africa while on a peace mission, leaving a lasting legacy of international diplomacy and humanitarianism.