On June 17, 1861, President Abraham Lincoln witnesses Dr. Thaddeus Lowe demonstrate the use of a hot-air balloon.
Quote Of The Day
"If you're embarking around the world in a hot-air balloon, don't forget the toilet paper." Richard Branson
Image Of The Day
Prof. Lowe ascending in the Intrepid to observe the Battle of Fair Oaks. By Mathew Brady, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org