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The U-2 was a top secret high altitude spy plane that was shot down by the Soviets on 5 May 1960, over Russian territory. At first, President Eisenhower denied it was a spy plane, claiming it was a weather plane blown off course, because he believed the pilot was killed in the crash or, as U-2 pilots were supposed to do, committed suicide. The Russians announced they had the pilot, Francis Gary Powers, and he had been captured and confessed to being a spy. Eisenhower then took responsibility for ordering the flight and the Soviet Premier Khrushchev canceled the meeting between the two leaders that was going to take place in Russia. The U-2 incident only increased tensions between the two Cold War powers.
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What country did the u2 form?
U2 is from Dublin
What band won 13 Grammy Awards?
U2 has won the most Grammys for a group, 22.
What year was U2 most popular?
Never U2 sucks
What time does the u2 concert in Brisbane start?
About 8.45-9pm for u2
What's the name of u2 singer?
Bono is the lead singer of U2.
Who are U2?
U2 is a pop band
Who is the leader of U2?
Theres no leader of U2
What country did the u2 form?
U2 is from Dublin
Who is been around longer metallica or u2?
Well Metallica was formed in 1981...and U2 in 1976.So U2.
What band won 13 Grammy Awards?
U2 has won the most Grammys for a group, 22.
Who sold more records u2 or lady gaga?
u2
What is the capital of the country U2 is from?
U2 are from Ireland ; the capital of which is - Dublin.
Who makes more money U2 or Pearl jam?
U2
What year was U2 most popular?
Never U2 sucks
Who wrote the song Pride In the name of love?
U2 U2
Where does Bono from U2 come from?
Everyone in U2 comes from Dublin, Ireland.
What time does the u2 concert in Brisbane start?
About 8.45-9pm for u2
