October 22nd - Parachutes, Trains and Nuts

Here's a more detailed list of October Holidays and Events with worksheets, coloring pages and activities to provide teachable moments for October 22nd.

1797 - First Parachute Jump
On October 22, 1797, Andre-Jacques Garnerin made his first successful parachute jump above Paris. He first ascended to an altitude of 3,200 feet in a balloon, then jumped from the basket. He landed about half a mile from the takeoff site unharmed. After his first jump, he included an air vent at the top of the parachutes.

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