Coverage dated December 16, 2022

Today in history: Dec. 17

Headline from News Advance

In 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright conducted the first successful manned powered-airplane flights near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, using their experimental craft, the Wright Flyer, and more events that happened

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  1. News Advance

    Today in history: Dec. 17 (opens News Advance)

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    News Advance's feed description

    In 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright conducted the first successful manned powered-airplane flights near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, using their experimental craft, the Wright Flyer, and more events that happened

  2. Fox News

    On this day in history, Dec. 17, 1903, Wright brothers accomplish first flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Wilbur and Orville Wright allegedly became the first to successfully fly a powered and controlled airplane on this day in history, Dec. 17, 1903. Here's their remarkable story.

  3. Berkshire Eagle

    Today in History for Dec. 17 (opens Berkshire Eagle)

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    Berkshire Eagle's feed description

    On Dec. 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright of Dayton, Ohio, conducted the first successful manned powered-airplane flights near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, using their experimental craft, the Wright Flyer.

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