On This Day in Aviation – April 16
Celebrating the Birth of Wilbur Wright (1867–1912)
Born on April 16, 1867, near Millville, Indiana, Wilbur Wright was a visionary who, alongside his brother Orville, changed the course of human history. The duo is credited with inventing and flying the first successful powered airplane in 1903 — a moment that marked the dawn of modern aviation.
Wilbur’s brilliance, persistence, and partnership with his brother laid the foundation for the aviation industry we know today. From humble beginnings as the son of a clergyman and the third of seven children, he soared into history as one of aviation’s greatest pioneers.
Today, we honor his legacy and the dream that took flight.
