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Wright brothers flight
Updated Jun 26, 2025
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Along with his brother, Orville, Wilbur Wright is known for being a pioneer in aviation in the U.S. They invented, built, and flew the world's first successful motor-operated airplane in 1903.
Their first enterprise was a bicycle shop - they repaired and sold bicycles!
Neither of the brothers had middle names as their father wanted to give them "unique enough" first names.
Along with his brother, Wilber, Orville Wright is known for being a pioneer in aviation in the U.S. They invented, built, and flew the world's first successful motor-operated airplane in 1903.
Their first enterprise was a bicycle shop - they repaired and sold bicycles!
Neither of the brothers had middle names as their father wanted to give them "unique enough" first names.
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