Yuri Gagarin was the first human to journey into outer space when his Vostok 1 spacecraft completed an orbit of the Earth on April 12, 1961. His mission lasted just 108 minutes. Every year since, space enthusiasts have celebrated the landmark on what has become known as ‘Yuri’s Night,’ with parties in honor of the [...]
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