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Soviet pilot and cosmonaut, first human in space (1934–1968).
Born March 9th, 1934 in Klushino. [ref]
Died March 27th, 1968 at 34 years old in Novosyolovo (aviation accident). [ref]
It matters not how a man dies, but how he lives. The act of dying is not of importance, it lasts so short a time. Samuel Johnson