French Veronique sounding rocket was first launched from Columb Bechar, Algeria.

• First launch from Colomb Bechar.

  First French Veronique sounding rocket launched from Columb Bechar to an altitude of 104 km (64.6 mi.).

• Veronique first flight.

  French Veronique launched capsule containing rat (Hector) to 95-mile altitude, recovered successfully.

• 34 - Gatland, Kenneth, Missiles and Rockets, Macmillan, New York, 1975.