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Ham, the First Chimpanzee in Space, 1961.

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Ham, the first chimpanzee in space, made history in 1961 when he became the first primate to travel to outer space. On January 31st of that year, the spacecraft Mercury-Redstone 2 launched from Cape Canaveral with Ham aboard in a special compartment. After fifteen minutes and forty-eight seconds of flight, the spacecraft splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean and Ham made history. Despite the success of the mission, Ham was not praised for his bravery or intelligence at the time. He was instead seen as an expendable commodity in the race for space exploration. After the mission, he was taken … Ham, the First Chimpanzee in Space, 1961. részletei…

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Gertrude Ederle Becomes The First Woman To Swim The English Channel In 1926.

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On August 6th, 1926, Gertrude Ederle became the first woman to swim across the English Channel, making history in the process. The American swimmer completed the feat in a remarkable 14 hours and 31 minutes, besting the previous record — held by a man — of nearly 20 hours. Ederle endured treacherous conditions throughout the swim, facing strong winds and waves, as well as jellyfish stings. Yet, she persevered, and was greeted by an estimated 2 million people in England upon her arrival. Gertrude Ederle’s accomplishment was a remarkable one, and her courage and perseverance are an inspiration to all. Gertrude Ederle Becomes The First Woman To Swim The English Channel In 1926. részletei…