Posted on Aug 2, 2018
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On August, 2, 1819, the first parachute jump in the US took place. From the article:
AUGUST 7, 1819
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 7, 1819 The bottom of the front page has the beginning of a report on the first manned parachute (made from a balloon) headed: "Mr. Guilles Ascension". It includes in part: "The scene was interesting beyond all expectation. At an early hour in the afternoon every carriage requisition for the Gardens, and Broadway, the Bowery and all roads leading to that place were crowded...". The article carries over to page 2 where is: "...At 18 minutes past six, Mr. Guille advanced to...the circle, and after making some... examination ...of the cords, which connected the Parachute with the Balloon, he took leave of his wife...took his position in the basket. In an instant the Balloon began to ascend ....to a great height...In less than 10 minutes the Parachute was detached...and for nearly half an hour gradually descending...." with further detail. An exciting report about an incredible feat listed in the reference book, "Famous First Facts".
AUGUST 7, 1819
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 7, 1819 The bottom of the front page has the beginning of a report on the first manned parachute (made from a balloon) headed: "Mr. Guilles Ascension". It includes in part: "The scene was interesting beyond all expectation. At an early hour in the afternoon every carriage requisition for the Gardens, and Broadway, the Bowery and all roads leading to that place were crowded...". The article carries over to page 2 where is: "...At 18 minutes past six, Mr. Guille advanced to...the circle, and after making some... examination ...of the cords, which connected the Parachute with the Balloon, he took leave of his wife...took his position in the basket. In an instant the Balloon began to ascend ....to a great height...In less than 10 minutes the Parachute was detached...and for nearly half an hour gradually descending...." with further detail. An exciting report about an incredible feat listed in the reference book, "Famous First Facts".
First parachute jump in America... - RareNewspapers.com
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Posted 6 y ago
Yikes- wonder what the cords were like and how they did not tangle?
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SGT (Join to see) Can you imagine being the first one to test a parachute. No thank you.
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