The Eiffel Tower in Paris received its 150 millionth visitor.
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Pan American Airways made the first commercial flight of the Boeing 707 from New York City to Paris.
The world's first recorded parachute jump occurred from 3,300 feet (1,000 m) above Paris.
Neon lighting was first demonstrated at the Paris Motor Show by Georges Claude.
Arc de Triomphe in Paris became the world's largest triumphal arch at 164 ft tall.
The world's longest traffic jam from Lyon to Paris, France, extended a lengthy 104 miles (167 km).
