Today is Thusday, Oct. 4, the 278th day of 2012. There are 88 days left in the year. 

Today’s Highlights in History:

On Oct. 4, 1957, the Space Age began as the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, into orbit. James R. Hoffa was elected president of t...

Published: 10/04/2012