May 2, 1952
A De Havilland Comet makes the first jetliner flight with fare-paying passengers, from London to Johannesburg.
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On May 2, in the year 1952:
A De Havilland Comet makes the first jetliner flight with fare-paying passengers, from London to Johannesburg.
Johannesburg, colloquially known as Jozi, Joburg or "The City of Gold", is the most populous city in South Africa.
Why May 2, 1952 matters:
A De Havilland Comet makes the first jetliner flight with fare-paying passengers, from London to Johannesburg.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
Historical context: May 2, 1952
The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience.
The event on this day: A De Havilland Comet makes the first jetliner flight with fare-paying passengers, from London to Johannesburg.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johannesburg (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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