jun 16, 1963 - First woman (and civilian) in space (USSR)
Description:
By June 1963, the Soviets had launched 4 Vostok missions. On June 16, 1963, there was a dual takeoff with Vostoks 5 & 6 taking off. This time they launched the first woman (also the first civilian), Valentina Tereshkova, into space on Vostok 6.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 16, 1963
Now
~ 60 years ago
