11/21/2024
241 years ago today!
The first hot air balloon flight with people was on November 21, 1783, in Paris, France:
Who flew the balloon? Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier and François Laurent, Marquis d'Arlandes
Where did the flight take place? From the grounds of the Château de la Muette
How far did the balloon travel? About 5.6 miles
How high did the balloon fly? About 3,000 feet
How long did the flight last? 25 minutes
How did the balloon land? Outside the city ramparts on the Butte-aux-Cailles
Who invented the hot air balloon? French brothers Joseph-Michel Montgolfier and Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier
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