Adventurer Steve Fossett
Balloonist Steve Fossett, who completed the longest solo balloon flight in history Jan. 20, 1996, but had to cancel his around-the-world attempt, is seen Sept. 21, 1996 in St. Louis, Mo.. He began his flight in St. Louis, Jan. 14 and ended it in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh in India.
Author: CBS News Staff
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