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Wright Brothers Day

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Wright Brothers Day

When is Wright Brothers Day?

Every year on December 17.

What is Wright Brothers Day?

Wright Brothers Day on December 17 marks the anniversary of the Wright brothers' first successful powered flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, in 1903. The 12-second, 120-foot hop aboard the Wright Flyer launched the age of aviation. The day has been an official US observance since 1959.

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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