Tag Archives: Orville Wright

December 17, 1903: “Success Four Flights…”

Posted on December 17, 2017 by billstolz

At 10:35 a.m. on December 17, 1903, the Wright Brothers achieved the impossible, the first powered flight. On the first attempt, Orville would fly a distance of 120 feet in 12 seconds. The brothers would go on to make 3 … Continue reading →

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Do you believe in ghosts? Orville Wright Sighting in Dunbar Library

Posted on August 2, 2017 by dawne

Last week, Orville Wright was seen in the Dunbar Library on campus. We think it was him due to the mustache and hat. He wasn’t as tall as he was in real life, but we are pretty sure it was … Continue reading →

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What Were You Doing on the Day of the First Flight?

Posted on December 17, 2016 by billstolz

Today marks the 113th anniversary of the first flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. The events of that historic day, December 17, 1903, are well recorded, including Orville Wright’s observations in his diary. Orville closed the entry with the mention … Continue reading →

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