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mahatmakanejeeves

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Sat Oct 14, 2023, 08:51 AM Oct 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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• 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.
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