Tag: space history

ON THIS DAY: Apollo 8 Christmas Eve message from orbit (1968)

On this Day December 24, 2025 at 13:14

On Christmas Eve, December 24, 1968, the crew of Apollo 8 became the first humans to orbit the Moon- and delivered one of the most memorable...

ON THIS DAY: Soviets mark space station Mir launch (1986)

On this Day December 2, 2025 at 17:00

On this day in 1986, the Soviet Union opened a new chapter in space exploration with the successful launch of space station Mir, unveiling...

ON THIS DAY: Halley first observed his eponymous comet (1682)

On this Day August 26, 2025 at 11:39

On 26 August 1682, English astronomer Edmond Halley personally observed a comet streaking across the night sky. It was not his first professional study,...

ON THIS DAY: the first woman in space (1963)

On this Day June 16, 2025 at 15:26

On 16 June 1963, Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space- launching aboard Vostok 6 and orbiting Earth 48 times over...

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ON THIS DAY: Wuhan lockdown announced, history made (2020)

January 23, 2026 at 15:25

Asylum revoked for migrants involved in Larnaca incidents

Cyprus January 23, 2026 at 15:18

Ministry applies new legislation on criminal offences The Cyprus Deputy...

Cyprus Eating Awards 2025 celebrate 21 years of excellence

Life January 23, 2026 at 15:07

The island’s leading culinary institution The Cyprus Eating Awards 2025,...

Holguín-Christodoulides-Erhürman meeting set for January 28

Cyprus January 23, 2026 at 15:04

UN envoy to convene talks between leaders The UN Personal...

Schengen: Magnus Brunner optimistic, supports Cyprus entry

Cyprus January 23, 2026 at 14:40

Cyprus’ application to join the Schengen area was a...