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American History

mahatmakanejeeves

(60,969 posts) Mon Oct 14, 2024, 07:55 AM Oct 14

• 2012 – Felix Baumgartner jumped from a helium balloon in the stratosphere to become the first person to break the sound barrier without vehicular power.

Jumping From Space! - Red Bull Space Dive - BBC
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The moment has finally arrived, it's time for Felix Baumgartner to perform the space dive. Taken from Red Bull Space Dive.[/excerpt
Sat Oct 14, 2023: On this day, October 14, 2012, Felix Baumgartner jumped from a helium balloon in the stratosphere.

Fri Oct 14, 2022: On this day, October 14, 2012, Felix Baumgartner jumped from a helium balloon in the stratosphere.

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On this day, October 14, 2012, Felix Baumgartner jumped from a helium balloon in the stratosphere. (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Oct 14 OP

I think it's cool odins folly Oct 14 #1

I'll add that right now. Thanks, and good morning. NT mahatmakanejeeves Oct 14 #2

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1. I think it's cool

Mon Oct 14, 2024, 08:05 AM

Oct 14

That this was also the day Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier for the first time, then this guy does it 65 years later without a vehicle…..

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2. I'll add that right now. Thanks, and good morning. NT

Mon Oct 14, 2024, 08:13 AM

Oct 14