History: August 14 (#3)

History: August 14 (#3)
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August 14, 1901 The first claimed powered flight, by Gustave Whitehead in his Number 21.

Commentary

Commentary

On August 14, in the year 1901: The first claimed powered flight, by Gustave Whitehead in his Number 21. Why August 14, 1901 matters: The first claimed powered flight, by Gustave Whitehead in his Number 21. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards. Historical context: August 14, 1901 The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience. The event on this day: The first claimed powered flight, by Gustave Whitehead in his Number 21. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitehead_No._21 (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)