Hey sky, take off your hat. I am coming!

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Born in 1937 in Yaroslavl Oblast

Born in 1937 in Yaroslavl Oblast, Tereshkova became the first woman in space on June 16, 1963, orbiting Earth 48 times over three days aboard Vostok 6. She later served decades as a Soviet and Russian politician.

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Source: Pre-launch statement (attributed, June 16, 1963)Disputed

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Once you have been in space, you appreciate how small and fragile the Earth is.

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