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.
On November 3, 1957, Laika the dog rode Sputnik 2 into outer space, the first living creature to reach Earth orbit-but unlike all the animals and humans who followed, hers was a one-way ticket only.n November 3, 1957, Laika the dog rode Sputnik 2 into outer space, the first living creature to reach Earth orbit-but unlike all the animals and humans who followed, hers was a one-way ticket only.