With an estimated 298,192 residents in 2016,[7] it is Alaska's most populous city and contains more than 40 percent of the state's total population; among the 50 states, only New York has a higher percentage of residents who live in its most populous city.
NOVEMBER 3, 1957: The Soviet Union sent the first living creature into space on this day in 1957 after a dog was rocketed into orbit. Laikaâs arrival on board Sputnik II delighted science fans - but angered animal lovers and humiliated the Americans, who at that time were yet to send up even a satellite.
Did Laika, the first dog in space, ever return to Earth? In a quiz book I read that a mouse was the first animal in space. I have also read that it was a fruit fly, and in many quizzes it is said to be Laika the dog, although I think that is in orbit.