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  1. On This Day September 14 1984 – Joe Kittinger Became the First Person to Fly a Gas Balloon Across the Atlantic Ocean Alone

    On This Day September 14 1984 – Joe Kittinger Became the First Person to Fly a Gas Balloon Across the Atlantic Ocean Alone

    On this day September 14 1984, Joe Kittinger made aviation history by becoming the first person to fly a gas balloon solo across the Atlantic Ocean. His journey covered more than three thousand miles, starting in Maine and ending in Italy, demonstrating extraordinary skill, determination, and...
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