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What is Yuri's Night?
April 12, 1961 Russian Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin embarked on the historic first manned space flight.
Twenty years later on April 12, 1981, the US launched the first space shuttle flight.
We think that's something worth celebrating!
Every year on April 12, Yuri's Night parties are held all around the world; it's like the Cinco de Mayo for space. Visit Yurisnight.net for a list of worldwide parties.
What is Yuri's Night?
April 12, 1961 Russian Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin embarked on the historic first manned space flight.
Twenty years later on April 12, 1981, the US launched the first space shuttle flight.
We think that's something worth celebrating!
Every year on April 12, Yuri's Night parties are held all around the world; it's like the Cinco de Mayo for space. Visit Yurisnight.net for a list of worldwide parties.
