December 17, 1903Reputable sourceWell documented
The Wright brothers fly
On the timeline · around December 17, 1903 ·
What happened
At Kitty Hawk, Orville Wright flew 120 feet in 12 seconds — the first controlled, powered airplane flight.
Why it matters
American ingenuity's signature moment; within decades flight remade war, travel, and the world's size.
Sources
- US National Park Service. Wright Brothers National Memorial · Reputable source