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.
The Russian pooch, unfortunately, had no way to return to Earth. After about a week in space, Laika died-the first living earth creature to leave the planet and enter space. First Animal in Space. November 3, 1957 The Soviet Union launches a female dog into space on Sputnik II.Her name is Laika, which means barker in Russian.he Russian pooch, unfortunately, had no way to return to Earth. After about a week in space, Laika died-the first living earth creature to leave the planet and enter space. First Animal in Space. November 3, 1957 The Soviet Union launches a female dog into space on Sputnik II.