When Were Balloons Invented?

Balloons in their various forms were invented for use in military communications, scientific experiments, and transportation, but it wasn't long before people began to have fun with them. The first rubber balloons were made by Michael Faraday in 1824, for use in the laboratory.

When did party balloons become popular?

The very first inflatable latex balloons rolled off of whatever latex balloons roll off of in 1907, and shortly thereafter, air-filled balloons were being sold at events. Their popularity ballooned in the roaring twenties and they have been a staple of celebrations and parties and mediocre clowns ever since.

When was helium first used for balloons?

The first modern rubber balloons on record were made by Michael Faraday in 1824. He used these to contain gasses he was experimenting with, especially hydrogen. By 1825 similar balloons were being sold by Thomas Hancock, but like Faraday's they came disassembled, as two circles of soft rubber.