Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/110-years-ago-wright-brothers-took-flight-for-the-first-time Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter 110 years ago, Wright brothers took flight for the first time Nation Dec 17, 2013 1:35 PM EST Photo courtesy of Library of Congress On December 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright took flight for 12 seconds in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Learn how they controlled their aircraft with NOVA’s Wright brothers interactive. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
Photo courtesy of Library of Congress On December 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright took flight for 12 seconds in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Learn how they controlled their aircraft with NOVA’s Wright brothers interactive. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now