1995 was full of firsts. Early in the year, American businessman Steve Fossett broke a record by becoming the first person to ever accomplish what?

Fossett left South Korea in a hot air balloon on a Saturday, and arrived in Canada on Wednesday, having flown 5,885 miles. According to Fossett's flight manager: "He's very laid-back about it. When he crossed the coast, he said: 'I've flown the Pacific. I'm over Canada.' No 'Whoopee!' or anything like that."

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