August 14, 1901
The first claimed powered flight, by Gustave Whitehead in his Number 21.
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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)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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