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A riot broke out in Leicester, England, at the failed launching of a gas balloon (pictured).
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Leicester balloon riot
1864 riot in Leicester, England
The Leicester balloon riot occurred on 11 July 1864 in Victoria Park, Leicester, during a public demonstration of a new hydrogen balloon by the aeronaut Henry Tracey Coxwell. An estimated 50,000 spectators were present for the event.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Gas balloon
Balloon containing gases which are lighter than air
A gas balloon is a balloon that rises and floats in the air because it is filled with a gas lighter than air. When not in flight, it is tethered to prevent it from flying away and is sealed at the bottom to prevent the escape of gas. A gas balloon may also be called a Charlière…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)