Multiple choice general knowledge history What was launched on 40th anniversary of the Russian Revolution? The Sputnik Satellite The Battleship Potemkin The USSR's new fleet of nuclear-powered subs none Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, was launched by the USSR on October 4, 1957 - exactly 40 years after the Bolshevik Revolution (November 7, 1917, OS). The timing was symbolic, showcasing Soviet technological achievement.