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Wilbur Wright is born
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Orville Wright is born
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The Wright Brothers Receive Their First Inspiration
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West Side News
The brother's start a new newspaper, The West Side News -
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The Wright Cycle Company
The Wright Cycle Company was founded in 1892 and shut down in 1909. -
First Flight
The Wright Brothers are the first to fly a powered manned machine. -
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Improvements
The Wright Brothers begin to improve their aiplane due to mistakes and create new models year after year. -
Patent Approved
After years of being rejected, the Wright's patent is finally approved. Patent no. 821,393. -
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Requirements Passed
After asking if the US military if theyr would purchase their airplane, the military gave them requirements that they passed no to long after. -
Arrival in Europe
Wilbur arrives in Eurpoe to prove they can fly. -
First Passeger
Orville Wright carries first passenger: Charles W. Furnas. -
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The Wright's Begin to Manufacture and Sell Their Airplanes
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Wilbur Wright Dies
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Sold
Orville sells the Wright Aircraft Company to New York investors for $1.5 million. -
Orville Wright Dies
