Incredible But True Incredible But True Human World History Makers Cities Of The World Art And Music Sporting Headlines Plant Life Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles Birds and Mammals Creepy Crawlies Marine Life Restless Earth Earth's Secrets Changing Weather Seas And Oceans Comparisons Amazing Structures Machines And Man World Of Inventions Travelling Around Mysterious Universe	First in Line - Bombing Venice was the subject of an unhappy 'first.' It was the first city to be bombed from the air. In 1849 the Austrians dropped fused bombs on it from hot-air balloons.   Previous: Back Book: Incredible But True Section: Incredible But True Chapter: Cities Of The World