April, 12

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April 12 is the 102th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (103th if leap year). It 263 days before the end of the year.

Celebrations

There is no celebration for this day!

Events

First launch of the Space Shuttle Columbia

(April, 12 1981)
The Space Shuttle Columbia, the first operational shuttle in NASA's fleet, launches on its maiden flight.

First human spaceflight

(April, 12 1961)
Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin becomes the first human to journey into outer space.

Sayings

There is no saying for this day!

Astrology

Sign of the Zodiac: 23th day of the astrological sign of Aries.

 

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