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1929: The Graf Zeppelin becomes the first ship to sail around the world—by air
After completing the first ever transatlantic airship flight in October 1928, the majestic Graf Zeppelin, a 776-foot gleaming dirigible, was greeted with fanfare wherever it flew; its lighter-than-air design captivated onlookers as it effortlessly circled …