Hot Air Balloon Day

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Jun 052024
 

Model of First Hot Air Balloon

Hot Air Balloon Day is today because the first hot air balloon was flown in 1783. Joseph and Jacques Montgolfier launched their globe aerostatique in Annonay, France.  The unmanned balloon ascended 1,500 feet and traveled for a distance of about 7,500 feet.

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