PULL · 12 APR 1996 This was
This was
your sky.
Man Enters Space
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COSMIC MESSAGE
Thirty-five years ago, on April 12, 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space. His Vostok 1 spacecraft orbited Earth once at an altitude of 200 miles. Gagarin was a passenger, with his controls locked out, and parachuted to Earth after ejecting from the Vostok at 20,000 feet.
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1996-04-12 · ♈
SKYBORN
Man Enters Space
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BORN 11034 days ago
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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ARIES
In tropical astrology, 12 APR 1996 falls under Aries (♈). The sign's window runs from 03-21 through 04-19. Aries is the constellation traditionally tied to spring's arrival in the northern hemisphere. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 12 APR 1996.
THE ALMANAC FOR 12 APR 1996
DAY
Friday
MOON
Last quarter, 34% lit
POSITION
Day 103 of 366
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS