1909 Computing & Technology Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 23 Feb First airplane flight in Canada: On February 23, 1909, the first recorded airplane flight in Canada took place. The aircraft, piloted by J.A.D. McCurdy, flew in Baddeck, Nova Scotia, marking a significant milestone in Canadian aviation history. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 26 Mar Pioneering neurosurgical procedure performed: On March 26, 1909, a pioneering neurosurgical procedure was successfully performed, marking a significant advancement in the field of neurosurgery. The procedure demonstrated the potential for surgical intervention in treating brain injuries and disorders, laying the groundwork for future developments in neurosurgical techniques.
- 23 Jul First British-manufactured aeroplane flight: On July 23, 1909, the first aeroplane manufactured in Britain made its inaugural flight. This event marked a significant milestone in the UK's aviation history.
- 25 Jul First Airplane Cross-Channel Flight: On July 25, 1909, French aviator Louis Blériot became the first person to fly an airplane across the English Channel. Departing from Les Baraques near Calais, France, he landed in Dover, England, 37 minutes later, piloting his Blériot XI monoplane. This historic flight earned him a £1,000 prize from the British newspaper Daily Mail and marked a significant milestone in aviation history. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 27 Jul First US Army Airplane Flight by Wright Brothers: On July 27, 1909, Orville Wright conducted the first military airplane flight for the United States Army at Fort Myer, Virginia. Accompanied by Lieutenant Benjamin Foulois, Wright flew the Wright Military Flyer, achieving an average speed of 42.58 miles per hour over a measured round-trip course. This successful demonstration led to the U.S. Army's purchase of the aircraft for $30,000. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 30 Jul US Army's First Military Aircraft Acquisition: On July 30, 1909, the United States Army purchased its first military aircraft, the Wright Military Flyer, for $30,000, following a successful demonstration by Orville Wright. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 25 Aug First U.S. military airfield established at College Park: On August 25, 1909, the U.S. Army selected a 160-acre site in College Park, Maryland, for the world's first military airfield, initiating training for Army pilots. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 29 Aug World Airplane Altitude Record Set: On August 29, 1909, Glenn Curtiss set a world airplane altitude record during the international air race at Rheims, France, reaching an altitude of 180 meters (590 feet). source: en.wikipedia.org
- 01 Sep First International Opium Commission convenes in Shanghai: On February 1, 1909, the International Opium Commission convened in Shanghai, China, marking a significant step toward international drug prohibition. Representatives from 13 countries, including the United States, China, and Great Britain, participated in the conference. The commission issued nine unanimous declarations addressing the global opium trade, laying the groundwork for future international drug control efforts. source: cambridge.org
- 07 Sep First airplane pilot fatality: On September 7, 1909, Eugene Lefebvre became the first airplane pilot to be killed in a plane crash. He was flying at Port-Aviation (often called "Juvisy Airfield") at Viry-Châtillon in France when his plane suddenly tilted downward and struck the ground with great violence. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 08 Sep First airplane pilot fatality: On September 8, 1909, Eugene Lefebvre became the first airplane pilot to be killed in a plane crash. He was flying at Port-Aviation (often called "Juvisy Airfield") at Viry-Châtillon in France when his plane suddenly tilted downward and struck the ground with great violence. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 04 Nov First live cargo flight with a pig: On November 4, 1909, British aviator John Moore-Brabazon conducted the first live cargo flight by placing a small pig in a waste-paper basket tied to a wing-strut of his airplane. This act was a humorous response to the saying "when pigs fly," demonstrating that pigs could indeed fly. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 29 Nov First Austrian Aircraft Takes Flight: On November 29, 1909, the first Austrian aircraft, the Lohner Type L, made its maiden flight. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 02 Dec First Airplane Flight in Turkey: Baron De Cotters achieved a historic milestone by conducting the first airplane flight in Turkey, representing an important moment in the country's technological and aviation development during the early days of powered flight.
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