Historical Events tagged with "experience"

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Concorde 001 Follows Moon's Shadow

June 30th, 1973 51 years ago

On this remarkable day, Concorde 001, the world's first supersonic passenger aircraft, successfully intercepted the path of a total solar eclipse. As it flew over the Atlantic, the aircraft was able to extend its observation of the total eclipse by following the moon's shadow. This unique airborne experience allowed passengers to witness the eclipse in a way that has never been replicated.

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