108 Minutes That Changed the World
On April 12, 1961, Soviet pilot Yuri Gagarin rode the Vostok 1 capsule once around the Earth in 108 minutes, becoming the first human being in space.
Tales from the year 1961
The Night Berlin Woke Up Divided
In the early hours of August 13, 1961, East German troops sealed off West Berlin and began building the wall that would divide the city for 28 years.