Northcliff Melville Times - DID YOU KNOW❓ The first hot air balloon passengers were a sheep, duck & a rooster. The first air balloon was launched in 1783. The flight lasted 8
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NASA History - On June 4, 1783, the Montgolfier brothers flew their hot air balloon at a public demonstration in Annonay, France. This uncrewed flight was the first in a series of
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