On this day in 1979, hang glider pilot and amateur cyclist Bryan Allen made the first human-powered flight across the English Channel. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

On this day in 1979, hang glider pilot and amateur cyclist Bryan Allen made the first human-powered flight across the English Channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1979, hang glider pilot and amateur cyclist Bryan Allen made the first human-powered flight across the English Channel.&nbsp;See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Bryan Allen makes the first human-powered flight across the English Channel - June 12th, 1979

From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

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Bryan Allen makes the first human-powered flight across the English Channel - June 12th, 1979

Bryan Allen makes the first human-powered flight across the English Channel - June 12th, 1979