Joseph Kittinger, first man in space.

"He was in freefall for 4½ minutes and reached a maximum speed of 614 mph (988 km/h) before opening his parachute at 18,000 feet (5,500 m). His right glove broke during the ascent, causing his hand to swell. He set records for highest balloon ascent, highest parachute jump, longest freefall and fastest speed by a man through the atmosphere."

the footage of the jump is used in boards of canada's "dayvan cowboy" video (via videos.antville).