This Day in History Entry #131

August 16th, 2011 by Wordsman

Joseph Kittinger’s number to beat
Is one-hundred-and-two thousand feet
From that distance he fell
Landing quite safe and well
Though the plummet was certainly fleet

Event: Joseph Kittinger sets the record for highest, fastest, and longest skydive
Year: 1960
Learn more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Excelsior

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