Félicette, The First Cat In Space

Cool Weird Awesome with Brady Carlson

Today in 1963, a black and white cat from the streets of France became the first cat to go into space. She didn't choose to go, of course, but she's a pioneer just the same - and until a few years ago, a greatly underappreciated one. Plus: today in 1922, a girl in Illinois made it to school after being run over by a train?!?

Félicette, the First Feline in Space, Finally Got Her Due (How Stuff Works)

Et si Félicette, le premier chat dans l'espace, avait bientôt sa statue ? (Le Parisien)

Today in 1922: a six year old in Illinois made it to school after being run over by a train (!!!!!!!) (New York Tribune via Twitter)

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