19 April 1971 April 18, 2022 Author: Staff Launch of Salyut 1, the first space station. Famous Words of Inspiration..."America is a nation with many flaws, but hopes so vast that only the cowardly would refuse to acknowledge them." James Michener — Click here for more from James Michener Related posts: 19 April 1971 6 June 1971 19 April 1971 14 November 1971 14 May 1973 9 August 1971 8 March 1971 10 April 1971 10 April 1971 10 April 1971 Categories: History Tags: 19 April, 1971