apr 12, 1961 - Vostok I
Description:
The U.S.S.R. sent the first person into space (Yuri Gagarin). The trip lasted just under 2 hours before the man parachuted back to earth. The U.S.S.R. had previously tested this launch with a dog, making it the first dog in space.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 12, 1961
Now
~ 65 years ago