200 years since the first balloon flight Maxicard 1984 - McLean, Virginia

The picture depicts the first manned balloon ascent in Austria, which was carried out by Johann Georg Stuwer (1732-1802).

On July 6, 1784, Johann Georg Stuwer ascended a hot-air balloon of his design from his fireworks display, marking the beginning of manned aviation in Austria. Instead of a basket, Stuwer had a "large wooden ship" attached. On board, along with Stuwer, were his son Kaspar, his assistants Michael Schmalz and Johann Hiller, and the architect Daniel Hakmillner. 15,000 spectators watched the spectacle. After the successful ascent, the balloon was pulled down again and the evening concluded with the allegorical fireworks display "Monument of Honor to the Invention of Mr. Montgolfier."

 

Maxicard with champagne flutes - Mackay, Australia

With the passing of the "Sugar and Coffee Regulations Act" by the Queensland Government in August 1864 sugar became the industry of choice for the Mackay region. John Spiller planted the first sugar crop on the 1st of June 1865. Sugar became the economic foundation of the city.

 

Pug maxicard - Moscow, Russia

The nature of this breed is distinguished by considerable temperament, a great attachment to humans, and a great willingness to play together. Although at first glance, the appearance of pugs may be associated with a concerned pooch, pugs are very positive and sociable animals. Pugs don't like loneliness.

 

Space Maxicard - Sydney, Australia

The Australian Space Agency is Australia's national agency responsible for the development of Australia's commercial space industry.