1819 Balloon riot
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title:
1819 Balloon riot
text:
The Philadelphia Balloon Riot occurred at Vauxhall Garden in Philadelphia, PA on the evening of September 8, 1819. After guards beat a boy unconscious for attempting to climb a fence separating the paying guests from those who couldn't afford the expensive entry fee, crowds broke down the fence and ripped the hot air balloon to pieces.
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Event description
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1819_Balloon_riot
date created:
2024-02-14T21:17:17Z
date modified:
2024-09-08T06:29:21Z
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