The Airship Race Around the Eiffel Tower
On October 19, 1901, Alberto Santos-Dumont flew his airship from Saint-Cloud around the Eiffel Tower and back in 29 minutes 30 seconds, winning a 100,000-franc prize after his engine quit mid-flight.
On October 19, 1901, Alberto Santos-Dumont flew his airship from Saint-Cloud around the Eiffel Tower and back in 29 minutes 30 seconds, winning a 100,000-franc prize after his engine quit mid-flight.