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Anniversaries in American history that fall on December 17.
1903 · Events / Discoveries & Inventions
Wright Brothers' First Flight
The 12-second powered flight at Kitty Hawk that opened the aviation age
Wright Brothers' First Flight
1903 · People / Scientists & Inventors
Wright Brothers born
Wilbur and Orville Wright, pioneers of powered flight
Wright Brothers