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Vasili Arkhipov
January 30, 1926 – August 19, 1998
Soviet submarine officer who averted nuclear war (1926–1998)
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Vasily Alexandrovich Arkhipov was an officer in the Soviet Navy, most recently a vice admiral. During the Cuban Missile Crisis, he refused to approve the launch of a nuclear torpedo. In doing so, he possibly prevented a third world war.
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- Birthday · January 30
- Anniversary · August 19
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