Vasily Arkhipov Averts Nuclear War by Refusing Nuclear Torpedo Fire, October 27, 1962
By refusing to agree to the firing of a nuclear torpedo at a US warship, Vasily Arkhipov averts nuclear war.
Date: October 27, 1962
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