First Car Above 100 Kilometres Per Hour29 April 1899
Sets a landmark land-speed record using a streamlined battery-powered vehicle.
Historical person
Camille Jenatzy Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Camille Jenatzy, based on 2 World History Database records associated with Belgium.
2 records1899–18992 events1 places
Chronological biography
1899
La Jamais Contente29 April 1899
Drives an electric car beyond one hundred kilometres per hour.
Titles and roles
Electrical Engineer and Driver
Record provenance
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