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The first hot air balloon flight
The first hot air balloon flight takes place in France, carrying passengers for the first time. -
First Powered Airplane Flight
The Wright brothers successfully fly the first powered airplane at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. -
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Airplanes Used in WWI
Airplanes are used for the first time in war during World War I, leading to the development of military aviation. -
First Solo Non-Stop Flight
Charles Lindbergh completes the first solo non-stop flight across the Atlantic Ocean. -
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Era of Commercial Air Travel Begins
The era of commercial air travel begins with the development of passenger airlines and the introduction of larger, more advanced aircraft. -
First Pilot to Break Sound Barrier
Chuck Yeager becomes the first pilot to break the sound barrier in the experimental Bell X-1 aircraft. -
First Artificial Satellite Launch
The Soviet Union launches the first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, marking the beginning of the space age. -
First Person Lands on the Moon
Neil Armstrong becomes the first person to walk on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission. -
First Supersonic Passenger Jet takes flight
The first Concorde supersonic passenger jet enters service, cutting travel time between Europe and North America by half. -
Largest passenger airliner ever built takes flight
The Airbus A380, the largest passenger airliner ever built, makes its first flight. -
Commercial Space Travel Begins
Commercial space travel begins with the first successful passenger flight of SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station.