• Source:JND
Add as a preferred

Hot Air Balloon Day 2024: Every year on June 5, Hot Air Balloon Day is observed. This unique day serves to promote the cultural and historical relevance of hot-air ballooning. Hot Air Balloon Day honors the Montgolfier brothers' successful first manned flight in 1783, which was a significant development in human aviation. Hot-air ballooning offers a unique and tranquil way to experience flight, delivering a sense of adventure and expansive views.

By commemorating this day, we can raise awareness of this historic branch of aviation history and spark interest in ballooning as a leisure activity. It also serves as a reminder of human inventiveness and the spirit of discovery that drives modern technological breakthroughs. Therefore, we've included a list of some modern facts that you may not be aware of below.

Hot Air Balloon Day 2024 (Image Credit:Freepik)

Unknown Facts About Hot Air Ballon Day 2024:  

The first hot air balloon tests were carried out in China in the third century BCE, but the invention was made in France in the 1700s by the Montgolfier brothers.

The Montgolfier brothers tested hot air balloon models on animals before the first manned flight, under the supervision of a doctor, to ensure the animals' safety.

Also Read: 5 Times Mira Rajput Proved That She Is An Epitome Of Royalty In Elegant Outfits | See Photos

King Louis planned the first manned flight to transport condemned criminals. However, Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier and Marquis François d'Arlandes contended that passengers ought to be able to operate the ship.

Hot Air Balloon Day 2024 (Image Credit:Freepik)

Local farmers were upset with the inventors because of their enthusiasm for hot air balloons, but they donated champagne as a token of appreciation and to defuse the situation.

Due to a lack of materials, hot air balloons initially had trouble with extreme heat, but contemporary building techniques have increased their durability and appeal.

To protect pilot safety and ease navigation, hot air balloons are not allowed in inclement weather such as rain, snow, or wind.

Hot Air Balloon Day 2024 (Image Credit:Freepik)

Using the Breitling Orbiter 3, Bertrand Piccard, Brian Jones, and a Swiss psychiatrist piloted the first nonstop, 20-day hot air balloon voyage.

Using transoceanic jet streams, the 74,000-cubic-meter Pacific Flyer broke the world record in 1991, reaching a speed of 245 miles per hour (394 km/h).

Also Read: Global Running Day 2024: Best Wishes, Quotes, Messages And HD Images To Share With Fitness Lovers

In 2005, Vijaypat Singhania's balloon broke the existing record for hot air balloon altitude, achieving a height of 69,850 feet.