Timeline: NHD 2015 | Timetoast

Apr 16, 1867

Wilbur Wright is born
Aug 19, 1871

Orville Wright is born
Period: Jan 1, 1878 to Dec 31, 1878

The Wright Brothers Receive Their First Inspiration
Jan 4, 1889

West Side News

The brother's start a new newspaper, The West Side News
Period: Jan 1, 1892 to Dec 31, 1909

The Wright Cycle Company

The Wright Cycle Company was founded in 1892 and shut down in 1909.
Dec 17, 1903

First Flight

The Wright Brothers are the first to fly a powered manned machine.
Period: Jan 1, 1904 to Dec 31, 1904

Improvements

The Wright Brothers begin to improve their aiplane due to mistakes and create new models year after year.
May 22, 1906

Patent Approved

After years of being rejected, the Wright's patent is finally approved. Patent no. 821,393.
Period: Jan 1, 1908 to Dec 31, 1908

Requirements Passed

After asking if the US military if theyr would purchase their airplane, the military gave them requirements that they passed no to long after.
May 1, 1908

Arrival in Europe

Wilbur arrives in Eurpoe to prove they can fly.
May 14, 1908

First Passeger

Orville Wright carries first passenger: Charles W. Furnas.
Period: Jan 1, 1909 to Dec 31, 1909

The Wright's Begin to Manufacture and Sell Their Airplanes
May 30, 1912

Wilbur Wright Dies
Oct 20, 1915

Sold

Orville sells the Wright Aircraft Company to New York investors for $1.5 million.
Jan 30, 1948

Orville Wright Dies