When were the first modern bungee jumps made?
The first modern bungee jumps were made on 1 April 1979 from the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol, England. It was inspired by the "vine jumping" ritual carried out by certain natives of Vanuatu. The jumpers were arrested shortly after, but continued with jumps in the US from the Golden Gate Bridge and the Royal Gorge Bridge, spreading the concept worldwide.