Discover the fascinating story of the Wright brothers and their groundbreaking invention of the airplane, which marked the beginning of modern aviation.
Wilbur and Orville Wright invented the first engine-powered flying machine.
The Wright brothers conducted many tests at Kill Devil Hill, North Carolina.
Their first successful flight took place on December 17, 1903.
The Wright brothers became internationally famous by 1908.
Their first airplane is displayed in the Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.
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