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Archive Home > 2008 > December > 17 > Wright brothers conduct first successful manned powered-airplane flights in 1903

Wright brothers conduct first successful manned powered-airplane flights in 1903

By The Associated Press / The Bulletin
December 17, 2008

Today is Wednesday, Dec. 17, the 352nd day of 2008. There are 14 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History

On Dec. 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright of Dayton, Ohio, conducted the first successful manned powered-airplane flights, near Kitty Hawk, N.C., using their....

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