History Schmistory: September 26. I’m a Rocket Maaaaaan!
Monday, September 26, 2022 in History, History Schmistory, Learn!
2008: Swiss Pilot and inventor Yves Rossy becomes the first person to fly across the English Channel in a winged jetpack of his own invention. Soon after, he flies over the Swiss Alps. Lucky he didn’t burn out his fuse up there alone…
His next mission? “To infinity and beyond!”
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