jan 31, 1961 - The First Chimp in Space
Description:
Ham was a chimpanzee that helped the U.S. test flight Mercury 2. Ham pulled a lever with his right when prompted by a white light, and pulled another lever with his left hand when told by a blue light. Ham was in space for 16.5 minuts.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 31, 1961
Now
~ 65 years ago