April 12 in history: American Civil War begins, Yuri Gagarin becomes first human in outer space and more
| Updated: Apr 12, 2021, 08:03 AM IST
From the beginning of the American Civil War begins to the first human in outer space, we've got it all covered!
Let's dive into today's history.
The American Civil War begins
The American Civil War begins.
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Salk vaccine against polio is declared safe and effective
Salk vaccine against polio is declared safe and effective.
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Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin becomes first human in outer space
Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin becomes first human in outer space.
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NASA launches first space shuttle, Columbia
NASA launches first space shuttle, Columbia.
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Zimbabwe officially abandons Zimbabwean dollar as its currency
Zimbabwe officially abandons Zimbabwean dollar as its currency.