List of days of the year

12 April - International Day for Human Space Flight

 


The International Day of Human Space Flight, also known as Yuri's Night, is celebrated annually on April 12th. This significant date marks the anniversary of the first human space flight by Yuri Gagarin, a Soviet astronaut, aboard the Vostok 1 spacecraft in 1961. The event is observed to honor the pioneering achievements of humans in space exploration and to promote the exploration and peaceful use of outer space for the betterment of humanity. It serves as a reminder of the remarkable progress humanity has made in space exploration and inspires future generations to continue pushing the boundaries of what is possible in space.

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