History Facts
Events, people and inventions from the past.
The First Flight Faster Than Sound Was on October 14, 1947
On October 14, 1947, the Bell X-1, piloted by Chuck Yeager, became the first airplane to fly faster than the speed of sound.
Lindbergh's Flight From New York to Paris Took 33 and a Half Hours
Charles Lindbergh's solo flight from New York to Paris in May 1927 took 33 hours and 30 minutes and covered 3,610 miles.
Only Two of the Three Apollo 11 Astronauts Walked on the Moon
During Apollo 11, which landed on the Moon on July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the surface while Michael Collins remained in orbit.
The Wright Brothers' First Flight Lasted Just 12 Seconds
The first flight of the 1903 Wright Flyer, on December 17, 1903 at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, lasted 12 seconds and covered 36 meters (120 feet).