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Today in history
September 24: historical facts and curiosities
What happened on this date in history? Explore landmark events, discoveries, and curiosities from September 24.
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First Powered Airship Flight
On September 24, 1852, French engineer Henri Giffard piloted the first steam-powered airship, a dirigible, on its maiden flight. Taking off from Paris, the craft covered 27 kilometers at about 10 km/h and successfully demonstrated controlled flight using an engine and propeller. This pioneering achievement marked a crucial step in the development of air travel, proving the feasibility of heavier-than-air vehicles before the advent of airplanes. It laid groundwork for future aerial innovations.
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