First Parachute Jump: Oct 22, 1797
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🪂 He cut the rope and FELL… on purpose! On Oct 22, 1797, André-Jacques Garnerin made the first recorded parachute descent from a balloon, high above Parc Monceau in Paris. His 23-ft canopy had no air vent, so his basket swung wildly all the way down, but he landed safely! An aviation first! 🎈 #History #OnThisDay #Parachute #Aviation
Sources: Wikipedia, History.com, Guinness World Records, Britannica
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