Jurij Gagarin
Jurij Gagarin was a Soviet cosmonaut and the first human to travel into space, achieving this historic feat on April 12, 1961, aboard Vostok 1. His journey lasted 108 minutes, during which he orbited the Earth, marking a significant milestone in the Space Race between the Soviet Union and the United States. Gagarin became an international hero and symbol of Soviet space achievement, receiving numerous awards and honors. Tragically, he died in a plane crash in 1968, but his legacy endures as a pioneer of space exploration.
Born on Mar 09, 1934 (91 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
No country-level mention data available.
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Serbia:
The café is located on Jurija Gagarina street, named after the famous Russian cosmonaut.
5
Denmark:
Jurij Gagarin is depicted smiling in an archival photo while interacting with a dish prepared by Ida Davidsen.
7
Serbia:
The intersection at Jurija Gagarina is currently blocked due to a gathering of citizens.
5
Italy:
Jurij Gagarin became the first astronaut to travel outside the atmosphere, marking a significant achievement for the Soviet Union.
8
Norway:
Jurij Gagarin was the first human to travel into space.
9
Serbia:
The article mentions a street named after Jurij Gagarin where an incident occurred.
5