Multiple choice general knowledge

The first woman in space was

  1. Valentina Tereshkova

  2. Sally Ride

  3. Naidia Comencci

  4. Tamara Press
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Explanation

Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space on June 16, 1963, aboard Vostok 6. She was a Soviet cosmonaut who spent almost three days in orbit, logging 48 orbits of Earth. Sally Ride was the first American woman in space (1983), much later. Nadia Comaneci was a gymnast and Tamara Press was a track and field athlete.

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