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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.

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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.

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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)