April 12, 1961 Soviet cosmonaut Gagarin flew into space. Itwas a very important day all over the world. Many townspeople came to thecosmodrome to see this significant event with their own eyes. After the Vostokmissile flew over the weight of the globe, this event was called the opening ofa new space age. Many flew into space after Gagarin, but only the discoverer isYuri Gagarin. In all countries, remember and love just a guy from a peasanthut.