On February 21st in 1995 American Businessman and Aviator Steve Fossett set a world record when he became the first person to fly solo across the Pacific Ocean in a balloon, taking off from South Korea, and landing in Leader, Saskatchewan, Canada.
“A fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and the Explorers Club, Fossett set 116 records in five different sports, 60 of which still stood as of June 2007.” (source: Wikipedia).
What world records could you set? Not into setting world records? How about advertising your business on a Hot Air Balloon? Or taking people for a hot air balloon ride? Or hosting a hot air balloon race in your community?
If you’ve got the “hot air” balloon, anything’s possible.
Today is also Backward Mile Day. In 1983, Donald Davis ran a mile backwards in just 6 minutes and 7.1 seconds setting yet another record.
If your business could use a “boost” or a kick in the pants try one of these ideas.
Other noteworthy happenings on February 21st:
1878
The first telephone book was issued in New Haven, Connecticut
In 1933 Horse race betting became legal
1970 Jackson 5 makes their TV debut on American Bandstand
1992 Kristi Yamaguchi of the United States wins Olympic gold medal in women’s figure skating
More great marketing ideas can be found in the Quirky Marketing Calendar ~ How to Use Zany and Non-traditional Holidays to Promote Your Business 365 Days a Year!
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