1830 Event Charles Durant, 1st U.S. aeronaut, flies a balloon from Castle Garden, New York City to Perth Amboy, New Jersey 1745 Birthday Jacques Montgolfier, France, aeronaut, 1st pioneer balloonist 1745 Birthday James Montgolfier, France, aeronaut, 1st pioneer balloonist 1740 Birthday Joseph Montgolfier, France, aeronaut, ballooning
