Yuri Gagarin
Yuri Gagarin was a Soviet cosmonaut and the first human to journey into outer space, making his historic flight aboard Vostok 1 on April 12, 1961. His successful mission not only marked a significant milestone in the Space Race but also made Gagarin an international icon of space exploration. Celebrated for his bravery and pioneering spirit, Gagarin's legacy continues to inspire generations to pursue careers in science and space exploration.
Born on Mar 09, 1934 (91 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latvia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 1,886,198 | 1,724 | $34,000 | 31$ |
| Russia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 85,878 | $1,500,000 | 894$ |
| Belarus | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 5,869 | $60,000 | 37$ |
| Totals | 3 | 155,439,601 | 93,471 | $1,594,000 | 962$ |
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Belarus:
A monument to Yuri Gagarin stands near the planetarium in Novokuznetsk.
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Russia:
Yuri Gagarin became the first human to travel into space.
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Latvia:
Gagarin was the first human in space and ranked first in a survey of the most significant and influential people in Russia in the 20th century.
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Guatemala:
Yuri Gagarin was the first human to orbit the Earth.
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India:
Yuri Gagarin was the first person in space and started the tradition of taking a toy into space.
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Israel:
Yuri Gagarin was the first human to travel into space, completing an orbit around Earth.
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Romania:
Yuri Gagarin was the first human to travel into space, launched by the Soviets in 1961.
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Thailand:
Yuri Gagarin was the first human to travel into space, accomplishing this on April 12, 1961.
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Vietnam:
Yuri Gagarin was the first human to travel into space aboard Vostok 1.
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Slovakia:
Gagarin was the first human to travel into space, a milestone achieved under Korolev's leadership.
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