On this day in 1963, Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman to fly 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 1963, Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman to fly into space.

Valentina Tereshkova became first woman in space - June 16, 1963

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