How Gagarin became first man in space sixty years ago

The video recounts the historic space journey of Yuri Gagarin, the first human to travel into space on April 12, 1961. Gagarin launched aboard a Vostok K rocket, and after orbiting Earth once, he prepared for reentry. Despite a malfunction that caused violent shaking, Gagarin successfully ejected and parachuted safely back to Earth, completing the mission in 108 minutes.

What significant event occurred in 1961 involving Yuri Gagarin?

What was the duration of Gagarin's orbit around Earth?

Describe the process Gagarin used to detach his reentry capsule from the service module.

What happened when the bands holding the capsule failed to detach?

How did Gagarin manage to safely return to Earth after his capsule began to shake violently?