First jet-propelled human crosses the English Channel. Yves Rossy, Swiss Jet Man, soared over Dover at greater than 100mph.

(See also: TimesOnline: Yves Rossy makes history with successful Channel crossing)
(See also: TimesOnline: Flying the Channel with the human jet)
(See also: Engadget: Fusionman: first to cross the English Channel via jet-wing)