Wright Brother Day
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Overview
Wright Brother Day, observed annually on December 17th, commemorates Orville and Wilbur Wright's monumental achievement of the first successful sustained flight of a motor-driven airplane in 1903. This day celebrates their pioneering spirit, ingenuity, and the dawn of aviation, which revolutionized travel and opened up the skies.
Observed each year on December 17, Wright Brother Day invites people to pause, share the story, and bring a little themed joy to their day.
Origin and story
The first successful flight, made by Orville Wright, lasted 12 seconds and covered a distance of 120 feet.
The historic flight took place at Kill Devil Hills, four miles south of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
Quick facts
- DateDecember 17
- TypeCultural / community observance
- Great forFriends, Families, Classrooms, Teams
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Ways to celebrate
- Share one fast fact about Wright Brother Day: The first successful flight, made by Orville Wright, lasted 12 seconds and covered a distance of 120 feet.
- Add Wright Brother Day to your Obscure Holiday Calendar app widget so you get a reminder next year.
- Share the story of Wright Brother Day on social and tag it with #wrightbrotherday so others can join in.
- Plan a 10-minute activity that fits the cultural / community observance vibe and make it a mini tradition.
- Bring the theme into your day—decorate a workspace, cook or bake something inspired by Wright Brother, or play music that matches the mood.
Fun facts
- The first successful flight, made by Orville Wright, lasted 12 seconds and covered a distance of 120 feet.
- The historic flight took place at Kill Devil Hills, four miles south of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
- Before their aviation experiments, the Wright brothers operated a successful bicycle sales and repair shop in Dayton, Ohio, which funded their research.
- Their first aircraft, known as the 'Wright Flyer' (or 'Kitty Hawk'), was largely constructed from spruce wood and muslin cloth.
- Both brothers were present for the first flight; Orville piloted, while Wilbur ran alongside to steady the wing.
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FAQ
- When is Wright Brother Day?
- It is observed on December 17 each year.
- What is Wright Brother Day?
- Wright Brother Day, observed annually on December 17th, commemorates Orville and Wilbur Wright's monumental achievement of the first successful sustained flight of a motor-driven airplane in 1903. This day celebrates their pioneering spirit, ingenuity, and the dawn of aviation, which revolutionized travel and opened up the skies.
- How do people celebrate Wright Brother Day?
- Share one fast fact about Wright Brother Day: The first successful flight, made by Orville Wright, lasted 12 seconds and covered a distance of 120 feet.
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