What Happened on December 17, 1903

Historical Events

Wright Brother's 1st Flight

The Wright brothers make the first sustained motorized aircraft flight at 10:35 AM, piloted by Orville Wright at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Famous Birthdays

  • Erskine Caldwell, American novelist (Tobacco Road, God's Little Acre), born in Moreland, Georgia (d. 1987)
  • Ray Noble, English bandleader, comedian and actor (The Very Thought of You), born in Brighton, Sussex, England (d. 1978)
Born in 1903
1903 Highlights

About December 17, 1903

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 120 years, 3 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Sagittarius