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Two brothers who owned a bicycle shop in Ohio had some success with an aeronautical experiment... 


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wright_brothers

I was reminded about 'Wright Brothers Day' when it was mentioned on BBC radio news this morning. Is it still celebrated in the US or regarded as old history?

Boeing missed a PR trick there then...

I was reminded about 'Wright Brothers Day' when it was mentioned on BBC radio news this morning. Is it still celebrated in the US or regarded as old history?

It's not a bank holiday or anything like that, but it is marked on my EAA calendar. 

Boeing missed a PR trick there then...

Probably didn't want to take a chance at something screwing it up.  They wanted to fly the first day they could.