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"Drive Past"

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  • 1961-12-7

Visit of space-man Major Yuri Gagarin

The Times of Ceylon Press

American Ambassador Bids Adieu to Astronauts

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  • 1970-3-17

Colombo, March 17 -- American Ambassador, Andrew V. Corry (foreground) was among those present at the Katunayake Airport yesterday to bid adieu to the Apollo-12 astronauts before they left for Rangoon.

The Times of Ceylon Press

Apollo Astronauts in Sri Lanka

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  • 1970-3-17

The three U.S. Apollo astronauts, Captains Charles Conrad, Richard Gordon, Alan Bean and their wives soared into space once again from the Katunayake airport at 9.30 yesterday morning after a three-day visit to the island. The trio flew to Katunay...

The Times of Ceylon Press

Gagarin Watches Elephants

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  • 1962-2-1

Right: Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin was without a doubt our most popular visitor. But the man who made a brave fight alone into the space, frankly had his qualms about an elephant ride and gracefully declined! Hence that extra-special smile and tip for ...

Daily Mirror

J. R. Jayawardene Addresses the Apollo Trio

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  • 1970-3-14

The astronauts and their wives listen intently as the Minister of State Mr. J. R. Jayawardene makes his welcoming address at the Airport. Picture shows Alan Gordon (at extreme left), Richard Gordon, Mrs. Conrad and Charles Conrad (directly in fron...

Daily Mirror

Russian Ambassador With Yuri Gagarin

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  • 1961-12-12

Mr. N. Y.Tarakanov , Russian Ambassador, putting an arm round Major Yuri Gagarin before the Soviet spaceman left Ceylon this morning.

The Times of Ceylon Press

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