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Yuri Gagarin's smile remains symbol of space exploration era for almost 50 years
Russia marks the 75 th anniversary since the birth of world's first man in space, Yuri Gagarin (born March 9, 1934). The festivities will mostly take place in the Smolensk region of the country, where Gagarin was born.
Russia observes 75th birth anniversary of Yuri Gagarin.
GAGARIN (Smolensk Region), March 9 (Itar-Tass) -- Celebrations on the occasion of the 75th birth anniversary of Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968), the first cosmonaut of the Earth, began in his native city of Gagarin (its name was Gzhatsk prior to 1968).
Gagarin's native city to celebrate anniversary of first cosmonaut.
GAGARIN (Smolensk region), March 9 (Itar-Tass) -- The celebrations dedicated to the 75th birthday anniversary of Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968) will be held in the native city of the first world cosmonaut – Gagarin (Gzhatsk) in the Smolensk region on Monday.
Meet Shuttle Discovery's Crew
A pair of teachers, a rookie space pilot and Japan's first endurance spaceflyer form only part of the tight-knit astronaut crew poised to blast off aboard NASA's space shuttle Discovery.
The almanac
Today is Monday, March 9, the 68th day of 2009 with 297 to follow.The moon is waxing. The morning stars are Mars, Jupiter, Mercury and Neptune. The evening stars are Saturn, Venus and Uranus.Those born on this date are under the sign of Pisces. They include Leland Stanford, railroad builder and founder of California's Stanford University, in 1824; English novelist and poet Victoria ...
Shuttle Astronauts Primed for Wednesday Launch
Take a look at the seven men set to launch aboard the space shuttle Discovery.
The Week: March 9-12, 2009
Forget about the teetering seasons this week, and make a trail to the concert halls and clubs around town for a live music escape. The calendar includes: the Los Angeles Master Chorale, Richard Shindell, Framing Hanley, Gaelic Storm, God-des ' She, Shemekia Copeland, and Sound Tribe Sector 9.
March 9 - Busy Day in History
March 9 seems to have been a busy day in the history of astronomy and space. In 1497 Nicolaus Copernicus made his 1st recorded astronomical observation. In 1564 Astronomer David Fabricius was...
Horoscopes
Born today: Often this year, you are focused on your daily responsibilities, whereas other periods, you open up to new possibilities and people. Networking impacts nearly all facets of your life. You will be as lucky as a cat with nine lives! Let go of what no longer works. If you are single, many people could appear in your life. You seem to have a carousel of suitors. Your choice could make a ...
Museum of Russian Icons paints a modern history lesson
An interesting exhibit at the Museum of Russian Icons reveals what happened when 20th century politics transformed a traditional art of vast spiritual import into a secular craft with unexpected results.
Renovation programme for Mahiyangana
Mahiyangana, as you may all know, was hallowed by the Buddha's visit. In fact, it was the first place in Sri Lanka to be visited by the Buddha; He made three visits to different places in Sri Lanka. It is now 2,600 years since the Buddha made this first visit to Mahiyangana.
World's Biggest Space Party Comes to Hampton Roads
World's Biggest Space Party Comes to Hampton Roads
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Mary-Kate Olsen might have taken a front row seat at Proenza Schouler to check out the designing duo's fall ‘09 line, but the star was also showing off something new of her and sister Ashley's own design: Elizabeth and James shoes! The pint-size designer coordinated her turquoise dress and white Elizabeth
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SoHo looked more like Hollywood last night as stars turned out for the much anticipated launch party for the famed British cheap-and-chic retailer Topshop in N.Y.C. And while the lead-up to the opening may have been plagued by delays, the wait was worth it as everyone from Topshop's star designer
Madonna is still appealing, but her appeal just got a whole heck of a lot more difficult. The Malawi kid that Madonna want's have care takers raise in America apparently has a father. Who woulda thought??? here is more from People.
"I want to take care of her, and I'm capable of taking care of my
Kate Gosselin, that reality lady that got cheated on by her husband, Jon, may now want a divorce. I don't even get the point of reporting this as I don't follow whatever show they are on, but its all the rage to talk about this morning. I'm just doing my job. Here is more from
Robert Pattinson went out with Kristen Stewart, his Twilight costar and new love (supposedly). He was apparently hammered. It was after his birthday, so really, its just cause, I'd say. But you know how it goes, its the news and I have to report it as such. This site is totally a credible journalistic website
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