Yuri Gagarin

Birth

Mar 9, 1934

Yuri Gagarin was born in the village of Klushino.

Training at school

Period: Sep 1, 1941 to Oct 12, 1941

September 1, 1941 Gagarin went to school, but October 12, the village was occupied by Nazi troops, and his studies were interrupted.

Join the army

Oct 27, 1955

October 27, 1955 Gagarin was drafted into the Soviet army and sent to Chkalov (now Orenburg).