History
In which country was the first parachute jump performed?
France
Background
The first parachute jump with a human took place in Paris in 1797. André-Jacques Garnerin jumped from a hot air balloon at around 1,000 meters high. His parachute was made of white silk. He landed unharmed in a field. Tens of thousands of people in Paris watched.
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