The Balloonfest That Went Horribly Wrong
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The Balloonfest That Went Horribly Wrong
In 1986, 1.5 million balloons were released over Cleveland, resulting in an unforeseen tragedy.
Jun 12, 2018
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Purely History on Instagram: "In 1986, Cleveland staged Balloonfest, a charity event organized by United Way that aimed to break the world record for the largest balloon release. Volunteers filled Public Square with nets holding about 1.5 million balloons. The plan was for calm weather so the balloons would rise, drift upward, and pop harmlessly in the atmosphere. A storm system began moving in, and organizers released the balloons early before the winds got worse. The shift in weather changed e
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Purely History on Instagram: "In 1986, Cleveland staged Balloonfest, a charity event organized by United Way that aimed to break the world record for the largest balloon release. Volunteers filled Public Square with nets holding about 1.5 million balloons. The plan was for calm weather so the balloons would rise, drift upward, and pop harmlessly in the atmosphere. A storm system began moving in, and organizers released the balloons early before the winds got worse. The shift in weather changed e
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