Yuri Gagarin Quiz

It's now more than 60 years since Yuri Gagarin left the Earth's atmosphere and became the first man to set eyes on our planet from above. How much do you know about this iconic spacefarer?

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Last updated: March 14, 2023

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Yuri Gagarin made history on April 12, 1961, by becoming the first man in space. What was the name of the spacecraft in which he traveled?	Vostok 1
What was Gagarin's original day job?	Metalworker
Which Italian actress attended the Moscow Film Festival, asked Gagarin for his autograph and rewarded him with a kiss?	Gina Lollobrigida
How old was Gagarin when he made his groundbreaking trip into space?	27
What is Gagarin reported to have said upon blasting off on his historic flight?	Here we go!
Gagarin laid a wreath on the tomb of this philospher at London’s Highgate Cemetery	Karl Marx
What was Gagarin's rank in the Soviet Air Forces?	Colonel
Who made the announcement of Gagarin's flight in the Soviet radio?	Yuri Levitan
Which Soviet leader asked Gagarin if he saw God in space?	Nikita Khrushchev
What was Gagarin's call sign during his rocket launching?	Kedr
Yuri Gagarin has traveled to this country on more occasions than any other country in the world.	Canada
How many siblings did Gagarin have?	3