April 12 Collection

Vostok 1 Soviet spacecraft
Vostok (Russian осток, translated as "East") was a family of rockets derived from the Soviet R-7 Semyorka ICBM designed for the humanspaceflight programme but later used for other sputnik

Vostok rocket, Moscow, Russia
Vostok (Russian осток, translated as "East") was a family of rockets derived from the Soviet R-7 Semyorka ICBM designed for the humanspaceflight programme but later used for other sputnik

Saint Rose of Lima (Santa Rosa de Lima), Peru, 2015. Creator: Luis Rosendo
Chapel St. Rose of Lima, (Spanish Santa Rosa de Lima), Peru. St. Rose of Lima (born April 20/30, 1586, Lima, Viceroyalty of Peru [now in Peru])

Nablu General View Town Francis Bedford English
Nablus, General View of the Town; Francis Bedford (English, 1815, 1816 - 1894); London, England; April 12, 1862; Albumen silver print

Portraits Jean-Baptiste-Joseph Gobel 1727-1794
Artokoloro

2619158; out of copyright

View of Fort Sumpter (i. e. Sumter), on the parapet, overlooking the harbor and distant
View of Fort Sumpter (i.e. Sumter), on the parapet, overlooking the harbor and distant shore. Fort Sumter is a Third System masonry sea fort located in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina

View of Fort Sumpter (i. e. Sumter), showing the debris, shot, shell, and broken guns
View of Fort Sumpter (i.e. Sumter), showing the debris, shot, shell, and broken guns. Fort Sumter is a Third System masonry sea fort located in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina

Interior of Fort Sumpter (i. e. Sumter), S
Interior of Fort Sumpter (i.e. Sumter), S.C. looking south, showing officers quarters. Fort Sumter is a Third System masonry sea fort located in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina

View of the east face of Fort Sumpter (i.e. Sumter), Charleston Harbor, S.C. Fort Sumter is a Third System masonry sea fort located in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina

The light house of Fort Sumpter (i. e. Sumter), Charleston Harbor, S
The light house of Fort Sumpter (i.e. Sumter), Charleston Harbor, S.C. Morris Island in the distance. Fort Sumter is a Third System masonry sea fort located in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina

The light house and bomb proofs of Fort Sumpter (i.e. Sumter), S.C. Fort Sumter is a Third System masonry sea fort located in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina

Fort Sumpter (i. e. Sumter), east face, Charleston Harbor, S
Fort Sumpter (i.e. Sumter), east face, Charleston Harbor, S.C. showing the palmetto works erected to strengthen the fort. Fort Sumter is a Third System masonry sea fort located in Charleston Harbor

View of Fort Sumpter (i. e. Sumter). Interior, showing sallyport (entrance to the fort)
View of Fort Sumpter (i.e. Sumter). Interior, showing sallyport (entrance to the fort). Fort Sumter is a Third System masonry sea fort located in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina

Soviet monument to Yuri Gagarin
Soviet monument commemorating the first manned spaceflight by Yuri Gagarin on 12th April 1961. Gagarins flight lasted 108 minutes

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"April 12: A Day of Milestones and Devotion" On this day, April 12, several significant events took place throughout history. In 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first human to journey into outer space aboard the Vostok 1 Soviet spacecraft. The Vostok rocket launched from Moscow, Russia, marking a monumental achievement in space exploration. Meanwhile, on a different continent in Peru in 2015, the city of Santa Rosa de Lima celebrated its patron saint's feast day. Saint Rose of Lima is revered for her unwavering devotion and selfless acts of charity towards the poor and sick during her lifetime in the late 16th century. To honor her legacy, an intricately crafted statue was created by Luis Rosendo. The image captures Saint Rose's serene countenance as she holds a bouquet of roses symbolizing her name and dedication to God. This masterpiece serves as a reminder of faith and compassion that continues to inspire countless devotees around the world. As we reflect on April 12th's historical achievements and spiritual significance, let us remember both humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge beyond our earthly boundaries and individuals like Saint Rose who exemplify love for others through their actions, and is through these milestones and acts of devotion that we find inspiration to reach new heights while remaining grounded in compassion for one another.