International Day of Human Space Flight
Marks Yuri Gagarin's 1961 orbit — the first human in space, 108 minutes long. Celebrated globally as 'Yuri's Night' with parties at NASA centers and universities.
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- 2014The Great Fire of Valparaíso ravages the Chilean city of Valparaíso, killing 16 people, displacing nearly 10,000, and destroying more than 2,500 homes.
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