Eiffel Tower - A.J. Hackett made one of his first bungee jumps from the top of the Eiffel Tower
Time: 1987
Place: Paris, France
Details: In 1987, A.J. Hackett made one of his first bungee jumps from the top of the Eiffel Tower, using a special cord he had helped develop. Hackett was arrested by the police.
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