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National Aviation Day

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National Aviation Day

When is National Aviation Day?

Every year on August 19.

What is National Aviation Day?

National Aviation Day was established in 1939 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to honor the birthday of Orville Wright and celebrate the impact of flight. The day recognizes the Wright brothers' pioneering achievements and decades of aviation progress that transformed how the world travels.

How to celebrate

Mark the day with a poster made in Dayfeed — pick your favourite photo as the background, share it to your story or group chat, and set a reminder so you never miss it next year.

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  • #NationalAviationDay
  • #Aviation
  • #Flight
  • #WrightBrothers

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