The beginning of the space era for mankind 12 April 1961 was | U.S. Embassy Tashkent

The beginning of the space era for mankind

12 April 1961 was the date of the first human space flight, carried out by Yuri Gagarin, a Soviet citizen. This historic event opened the way for space exploration for the benefit of all humanity.

https://www.un.org/en/observances/human-spaceflight-day

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