2.2K views · 222 reactions | On June 16, 1963, the world’s first female space traveler, Valentina Tereshkova, 26, was launched into orbit by the Soviet Union aboard Vostok 6; she spent 71 hours in flight, circling the Earth 48 times before returning safely. | Great Russia | Facebook

Cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman to go to space in 1963. She recalled her experience on Tonight in 1977. #IWD2020 | BBC Archive

37K views · 667 reactions | #OnThisDay 1963: Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman to fly to space. Fourteen years later, she talked to the BBC about her experience as a cosmonaut. | BBC Archive | Facebook

Today's #WomensHistoryFact: On June 16, 1963, Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman to fly in space.🚀 | NBC Washington