'First Powered Flight: The Wright Brothers' Historic Achievement'

On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made history with the first successful powered flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. Their aircraft, the Wright Flyer, flew 120 feet in 12 seconds, marking the dawn of modern aviation. Despite numerous challenges, their groundbreaking achievement paved the way for the future of flight, proving that controlled, powered flight was possible. This moment is one of the most significant milestones in the history of technology and transportation.