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Tag Archives: Birthdays
Happy Birthday Orville and Katharine!
Did you know Wright siblings Orville and Katharine share a birthday? August 19th marks a very special day for the Wright family with not one, but two birthdays. Orville was born in 1871 and then Katharine followed in 1874. On … Continue reading
Posted in Aviation, SC&A, Wright Brothers
Tagged Birthdays, Bishop Milton Wright, Katharine Wright, MS-1, Orville Wright, Wright family
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Happy Birthday to Orville and Katharine Wright!
“Saturday, August 19 (1905), At home. It is Orville’s and Katharine’s birthday anniversary. Called at Lorin’s at 4:30, rain.” -Milton Wright diary entry, August 19, 1905. As you can see, August 19 is a very special day for the Wright … Continue reading
Posted in Aviation, Collections, SC&A, Wright Brothers
Tagged Birthdays, Katharine Wright, MS-1, Orville Wright, Wright Brothers, Wright family
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