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This Day in History: West Virginia native the first to break the sound barrier

This Day in History: West Virginia native the first to break the sound barrier Nearly 80 years ago on Oct. 14, 1947, U.S. Air Force Capt. Chuck Yeager became the first person to break the sound barrier.

Nearly 80 years ago on Oct. 14, 1947, U.S. Air Force Capt. Chuck Yeager became the first person to break the sound barrier.

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