It's been 55 years since Yuri Gagarin flew the Vostok 1 into orbit on April 12, 1961. It took 108 minutes to orbit the planet. He was the first human to go into space. He died in 1968.
BBC on Yuri Gagarin
NASA's kids page from 1998
Biography
Tonight we will honor Yuri's legacy.
Or at least drink, and pretend to honor it.
Come on out to celebrate Yuri's Night at Frank's Place.
Tonight's question:
Two years after Yuri's flight, on June 16, 1963 the Soviets put the first woman into space - Valentina Vladimirovna Tereshkova. How long after that did it take for NASA and the US to do the same?
Answer IN PERSON, after 7:50.
Remember, this is the NO-BOOZE WINNING quiz.
Check Frank's Facebook page for the shotworthy question!
Excelsior!
-tpn!
Check Frank's Facebook page for the shotworthy question!
Excelsior!
-tpn!
Frank's Place is at 594 W. Market St. Akron OH 44303
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Your weekly link roundup:
Last Call USA NEOhio - Facebook
Last Call Productions - Facebook
Last Call USA's Weekly HINTS (SERIOUSLY - Check the HINTS)
Last Call USA's Trivia League
check LEAGUE SCORES here.
ROB at Last Call
You are HERE.
Our company store.
I published a book!
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