18 October 1963 October 17, 2020 Author: Staff Félicette, a black and white female Parisian stray cat becomes the first cat launched into space. Famous Words of Inspiration..."If evil be said of thee, and if it be true, correct thyself; if it be a lie, laugh at it." Epictetus — Click here for more from Epictetus Related posts: 12 February 1963 18 November 1963 12 October 1773 21 December 1963 21 March 1963 5 June 1963 17 March 1963 10 October 1963 3 October 1963 17 October 1814 Categories: History