Quote by John L. Phillips

There weren't any astronauts until I was about 10. Yuri Gagarin went into space right around my 10th birthday.

There weren't any astronauts until I was about 10. Yuri Gaga

Summary

This quote highlights the timeframe in which the speaker was a child and the momentous introduction of astronauts to the world. It emphasizes how, during the speaker's early years, the concept of astronauts and space exploration did not exist. The mention of Yuri Gagarin, who became the first person to travel into space, signifies that this significant event occurred during the speaker's formative years, making it particularly memorable for them. The quote suggests a possible fascination or interest in space exploration that might have been sparked due to the timing of this historical event.

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Birthday

By John L. Phillips

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