The Wright Brothers By s20392 Apr 16, 1867 Wilbur's Birth Aug 19, 1871 Orville's Birth Aug 10, 1896 Wright Brothers become interested in gliding Oct 5, 1900 The Wright Brothers first glider Jul 27, 1901 Wright Brothers test out second glider. Sep 19, 1902 The Wright Brothers test out their third glider. Dec 17, 1903 The Wright Brothers first powered aircraft. Feb 1, 1908 Wright Brothers made contract with US Depatment of War Sep 17, 1908 Plane Crash Thomas Selfridge dies by Orville Wrights plane. May 30, 1912 Wilbur dies from Typhoid Fever Jan 30, 1948 Orville dies of Heart Attack
