Monday, September 29th

This is your official Air Force Academy History Update for Monday, September 29th — 

On this day, back in 1956 — The first varsity football game takes place, a 46-0 Falcon road win over the University of San Diego.  This game was unique in that both teams were playing their first varsity game. 

…Also on this day, back in 1988 — The Space Shuttle Discovery launches from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, piloted by Colonel Richard Covey, Class of ’68. It was the first space shuttle flight after the January 28, 1986 Challenger accident.  The five-man crew of STS-26 returned to Edwards Air Force Base, California, on October 3, 1988. It was the second of Colonel Covey’s four space shuttle missions. 

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