This Day in History:
June 2, 1957
The first solo balloon flight into the stratosphere the upper portion of the atmosphere above seven miles) is made by U.S. Capt. Joseph W. Kittinger, Jr. In his plastic balloon Manhig 1, he stays in the air for six hours, 36 minutes and reaches an altitude of 96,000 feet.
American Aviation Historical Society
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