Aviation Timeline

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  • 1800's

    1800's
    The first photograph is taken of the Moon.

  • 1900's

    1900's
    The wright brothers apply for patents on their improved glider and flying machine.

  • 1910's

    1910's
    Capt. Albert Berry makes the first parachute jump from a powered airplane.

  • 1920's

    1920's
    The Us post office department puts new 10 cent airmail stamp on sale.

  • 1930's

    1930's
    Airmail between the Us and paraguay is opened.

  • 1940's

    1940's
    First successful test flight of the v-2 rocket.

  • 1950's

    1950's
    First transmission and reception of a human voice from space.

  • 1960's

    1960's
    Alexei Leonov takes first walk in space.

  • 1970's

    1970's
    The viking 1 orbiter and lander are launched to mars.

  • 1980's

    1980's
    Solar maximum mission was the first satellite to study the sun in detail.