Events tagged with "d'arlandes"

Historical Events tagged with "d'arlandes"

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Science & Technology

First Untethered Hot Air Balloon Flight

November 21st, 1783 241 years ago

Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier and François Laurent d'Arlandes completed the first untethered hot air balloon flight in Paris, ascending to an altitude of about 3,000 feet and traveling over five miles. This pioneering journey showcased the potential of human flight and marked a significant milestone in aviation history.