The Wright Brothers

The Wright Brothers invented the airplane. They were the first to build a successful airplane

1867-04-16 13:27:04

Wilbur is born

Wilbur was born on April 16, 1867 in New castle, Indiana. As a child, he loved tinkering with random objects.

1871-08-19 13:27:04

Orville is born

Wilbur is born on August 19, 1871 in Dayton, Ohio. Like his brother, he has great creativity.

1878-03-25 05:15:51

Bat Toy

Orville is eight and Wilbur is twelve. They play with something called the Bat toy. When they tried to make a bigger model of it, the failed.

1881-09-05 04:36:44

Kites

The Wright brothers began to build kites.

1892-07-29 18:11:08

Opened a bicycle shop

The Wright brothers opened a bicycle shop, and made business.

1893-04-27 14:25:05

Attended Expo

The Wright Brothers attended an expedition.

1896-08-25 14:04:54

Otto Lilienthal dies

Otto Lilienthal, another famous glider, died on this day.

1900-08-15 09:59:18

Kitty Hawk

The Wright Brothers move to Kitty Hawk.

1902-01-07 08:14:08

First Powered Engine

Wilbur and Orville Wright create their first powered engine.

1903-02-11 02:32:07

First Powered Flight

The Wright brothers experience their first powered flight.

1908-01-12 08:55:23

First Sale

The Wright Brothers sell their first airplane.

1909-06-07 01:37:37

Congressional Medal

The Wright Brothers earn a Congressional Medal.

1912-05-02 22:20:09

Wilbur Wright Dies

Sadly, Wilbur dies at a short age, (45). He got a disease that was common to catch at the time.

1948-01-30 18:45:14

Orville Wright dies

Orville Wright dies. He died of a heart attack. He died at age 76

The Wright Brothers

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