Yuri Gagarin Becomes First Man to Orbit the Earth, 1 of 9

On April 12, 1961, an ordinary morning in Moscow turned historic as the Soviet Union announced the first human space flight. Yuri Gagarin, a Soviet pilot, orbited Earth aboard the Vostok spacecraft, marking a new chapter in human history.

What date is described as an ordinary morning in Moscow, similar to other major cities?

• April 10, 1961

• April 11, 1961

• April 12, 1961

• April 13, 1961

Which cities are mentioned as having a similar morning to Moscow on April 12, 1961?

• London, Paris, and Rome

• New York, Tokyo, and Berlin

• Madrid, Lisbon, and Athens

• Beijing, Sydney, and Cairo

What was the unexpected event occurring during the ordinary morning in Moscow?

• A historic moment in human space exploration

• A cultural festival

• A new scientific discovery

• A major political announcement

What was the name of the spacecraft that orbited the Earth on April 12, 1961?

• Gemini

• Soyuz

• Vostok

• Apollo

Who was the first human to travel into space aboard the Vostok spacecraft?

• John Glenn

• Yuri Gagarin

• Buzz Aldrin

• Neil Armstrong