Soviet Zond 5 First Spacecraft to Fly Around the Moon September 15, 1968
The Soviet Zond 5 spaceship is launched, becoming the first spacecraft to fly around the Moon and re-enter the Earth's atmosphere.
Date: September 15, 1968
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