Yuri Gagarin

It’s been 60 years since Yuri Gagarin became the first man in outer space

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Author Stephen Walker discusses his biography on Yuri Gagarin with The World’s host Marco Werman.

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Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin’s legacy

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Soviet space memorabilia

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One small step

August 14, 2013Global Politics

The competition was fierce between the superpowers, but the rest of the world watched in anticipation and amazement. Now, two British actors are on a worldwide tour of the play ï¿½One Small Step.ï¿½ Anchor Lisa Mullins spoke with them in Oxford, England.

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