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The first hot air balloon was launched on September 19th 1783 by a scientist, Pilatre De Rozier. A sheep, duck, and a rooster were the first passengers on the balloon. The balloon stayed afloat for a total of 15 minutes before crashing to the ground. The first hot air balloon to carry man came 2 month later on November 21st made by 2 French brothers, Joseph and Etienne Montgolfier. From the center of Paris the balloon was launched and flew for 20 minutes and thus began the birth of hot air ballooning!
For more information on Hot Air Balloons, see our General Information about Hot Air Balloon.