1967
JAN 27, 1967 / APOLLO 1
The first manned Saturn IB rocket mission is a complete failure. Astronauts Virgil “Gus” Grissom, Edward H. White and Roger B. Chaffee perish in electrical fire during the pre-launch test.
NOV 9, 1967 / APOLLO 4
First Saturn V mission, the largest launch vehicle to ever fly successfully.
