This Day in History: Lithuania became the first Soviet republic to declare its independence

On March 11, 1990, Lithuania became the first Soviet Republic to declare its independence from the Soviet Union. The U.S.S.R.

OTD in Space – March 9: Soviet Union Launches Dummy, Dog and Guinea Pig into Space

On March 9, 1961, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 9. [‘On This Day in Space’ Video Series on Space.com] This mission was a ...

This day in history: Joseph Stalin dies

On March 5, 1953, the Soviet Union faced a massive shift in power. Joseph Stalin, the leader who had ruled the nation since 1924, died in ...