Happy Stanislav Petrov Day!

[dhampyresa]

The 26th of September 1983, Stanislav Ievgrafovitch Petrov saved the world.

Comments

[senmut]

Glad my memory is working today. I saw that and went... Russian dude that thought the report was false? And yep, same.

[corvidology]

Let's all celebrate by examining things a lot more closely.

[sovay]

The 26th of September 1983, Stanislav Ievgrafovitch Petrov saved the world.

His memory for a blessing.

[swingandswirl]

I thought his name sounded familiar, y!

Sometimes the deepest heroism can be found in the smallest acts. May your memory be a blessing, sir.

[kore]

Aww, I always forget this, and it's always amazing when someone brings it up. (Also, perf icon.)