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Spaceman was All Smiles

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• 1967-12-8

Major Gagarin was all smiles when he was taken around by the Minister of Education, Mr. Badiuddin Mahmud, to meet members of the public.

Daily Mirror

The People of Panadura Gathered in Large Numbers to Welcome Major Gagarin

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• 1961-12-9

The people of Panadura gathered in large numbers to welcome Major Gagarin yesterday. The picture shows Major Gagarin (back to camera) with Mr. Leslie Goonewardene, MP for Panadura, facing the crowd.

Daily Mirror