Aviation Timeline

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  • 1800's

    1800's

    The first photograph is taken of the Moon.
  • 1900's

    1900's

    The wright brothers apply for patents on their improved glider and flying machine.
  • 1910's

    1910's

    Capt. Albert Berry makes the first parachute jump from a powered airplane.
  • 1920's

    1920's

    The Us post office department puts new 10 cent airmail stamp on sale.
  • 1930's

    1930's

    Airmail between the Us and paraguay is opened.
  • 1940's

    1940's

    First successful test flight of the v-2 rocket.
  • 1950's

    1950's

    First transmission and reception of a human voice from space.
  • 1960's

    1960's

    Alexei Leonov takes first walk in space.
  • 1970's

    1970's

    The viking 1 orbiter and lander are launched to mars.
  • 1980's

    1980's

    Solar maximum mission was the first satellite to study the sun in detail.