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 EDT 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. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! 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. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now