On this day in 1961, a specially trained chimpanzee named Ham became the first primate to travel into space.

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From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

On this day in 1961, a specially trained chimpanzee named Ham became the first primate to travel into space.

A chimpanzee named Ham returns safely from space - January 31st, 1961

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