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The Birth of Wilbur Wright
Wilbur Wright was born on this day. His father was Milton Wright, and worked at the local church. He was born in Millville, Indiana. -
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The Wright Brothers
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The Fourth Wright is Born
Orville was the fourth child of all of his siblings. He was born in Dayton, Ohio. His younger sister, Katherine was born on his birthday two years later. -
The Wright Brothers as Children
As kids Wilbur and Orville were inseparable as kids and adults. Wilbur was smart, and enjoyed going to school. On the other hand, Orville was the younger, mischievous brother who would rather stay at home than go to school. -
School Dropouts
Although both brothers had an education, it was to an extent. Both Wilbur, and Orville dropped out of high school, but for different reasons. Wilbur quit because he had a serious facial injury due to playing hockey. Orville dropped out because he wanted to start his own printing business. -
Printing Press Business
Wilbur and Orville start their own printing business. The business was in Dayton, Ohio. Around this time was when they started refering themselves as "The Wrgiht Brothers". -
The Wright Company
Although the exact date can't be found, shortly after their printing press, they started their own bicyle shop. The Wright Company was made to repair, build, and sell bikes. -
Their Fascination with Airplanes Start
After creating The Wright Company,Wilbur and Orville slowly get intrested in airplanes. Reading several books about the aircrafts, they decided to start building airplanes in Dayton, Ohio to see how they work. -
The Wright Kites
Before actually building their airplanes, Wilbur and Orville made kites that would look like the planes they were to later build. They made these kites, so they could see what was right, and what needed to be fixed. -
The Wright Brothers Start Flying
On December 17, 1903, The Wright Brothers fly for the first time in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. What first influenced them to fly was, when they were younger their father gave them a toy helicopter, then they started reading about the aircraft. -
Showing off Their Planes
To show people around the world what they have done, Wilbur decided to go to Europe to show off their plane. While Wilbur was in Europe, Orville stayed in the United States, and traveled here to show people the new air plane. -
The Flyer has landed in the Smithsonian
In 1905, Orville Wright donates the Flyer to the Smithsonian. He gave them the Flyer so everyone could have a chance to see their amazing invention. -
The Death of Wilbur Wright
After all of his great experiences Wilbur Wright dies of Typhoid Fever in Dayton, Ohio. -
Orville sells the Wright Company
After the death of his brother, Orville decides to sell the Wright Company. He felt that he could no run the business without his brother -
The Wright Field
In 1917, the Wright Brothers had a field named after them. They had this field named after them because that is were they flew their kites before testing out an airplane. -
The Death of Orville Wright
After living a long life Orville Wright passed away in 1947. Orville died in Dayton, Ohio of old age. -
Their Influence
Today, everywhere around the world, the Wright Brothers are the reason why we have the airplanes that we have.
