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Jacques Mayol is the first man to reach a depth of 100 m (330 ft) undersea without breathing equipment.

Historical image related to Jacques Mayol is the first man to reach a depth of 100 m (330 ft) undersea without breathing equipment. from November 23, 1976

Jacques Mayol

French free diver (1927–2001)

Jacques Mayol was a French diver and the holder of many world records in free diving. The 1988 film The Big Blue, directed by Luc Besson, was inspired by his life story and that of his friend, Enzo Maiorca. Mayol was one of the screenwriters and authored the book Homo Delphinus:…
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November 23

Day of the year

November 23 is the 327th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 38 days remain until the end of the year.
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