Home This Week in History This Week in History: The Soviet Union’s Historic First Human Spaceflight This Week in History: The Soviet Union’s Historic First Human SpaceflightApril 30, 2026 NOVA MCGILL Contributor On April 12, 1961, the Soviet Union achieved one of the most dramatic milestones in human history: launching the first human into… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close Previous Post United States Stove Company Next Post Tree removal for South Pittsburg Elementary approved by BoE