What happened on April 2 1960?

On April 2, 1960, the United States launched its first successful satellite, the Explorer 1, which had been developed in response to the Soviet Union's earlier achievements in space. Additionally, on that day, the American television series "The Andy Griffith Show" aired its first episode, marking the beginning of a beloved sitcom that would run for eight seasons. The date is also noted for various historical events in different regions, but these two stand out prominently in the context of American culture and space exploration.