On September 21, 1942, the Boeing B-29 Superfortress made its first flight, marking a major leap in WWII bomber design and setting the stage for history.
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Today in History for Sept. 24: ...
Celebrate the first flight of the North American T-28 Trojan, a legendary trainer and Vietnam-era combat aircraft still loved by pilots and airshow fans today.
Celebrate the 80th anniversary of the de Havilland DH.104 Dove-a postwar British commuter aircraft that became a global success and still flies today.
Every day has a history tied to it. Do you ever stop and wonder what stories belong to today? September 23 is no exception.
Discover the story of the North American X-15's first powered flight on September 17, 1959, when Scott Crossfield piloted the ...
Legendary TV host Katie Couric returned to NBC's Today Show, which she co-hosted for 15 years, on Sept. 25, 25 years after ...
Discover the history of the Aero Spacelines Pregnant Guppy, which first flew on September 19, 1962. This oversized transport ...
On August 30, 1962, the NAMC YS-11 made its first flight, becoming Japan's first and only domestically built airliner. Discover its development, service history, and lasting aviation legacy.
On September 11, 1933, the Breguet 521 Bizerte, a French long-range reconnaissance seaplane, made its first flight. Powered by three radial engines, it served with the French Navy and later saw ...
Learn about the de Havilland Vampire, which first flew on September 20, 1943. A pioneering British jet fighter, it served the RAF post-WWII and saw action in conflicts around the globe.
Today in Boston Celtics history, Artis Gilmore was born in the small southern town of Chipley, Florida in 1949. Gilmore led Jacksonville to the NCAA title contest vs. UCLA in 1970. He began his pro ...