On this date in 1961, the first human being entered outer space. Mankind's first venture was brief, but it would lead to many, many more.
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Gearfuse Almanac: January 14 in Science and Technology
A sturdy air weapon of the Cold War, a not-so-sturdy rock legend's satellite star turn, and a landing in the outer solar system�today's hits in science and technology.
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