I am Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin,born 9 March 1934 – 27 March 1968,i was a Soviet pilot and cosmonaut who, aboard the first successful crewed spaceflight, became the first human to journey into outer space. Travelling on Vostok 1, i completed one orbit of Earth on 12 April 1961. By achieving this major milestone for the Soviet Union amidst the Space Race, i became an international celebrity and was awarded many medals and titles, including the nation's highest distinction: Hero of the Soviet Union