1910 Computing & Technology Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 18 Feb First Airplane Flight in Texas: The first recorded airplane flight in Texas took place, marking a significant milestone in aviation history. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 27 Feb Birth of Kelly Johnson, Legendary Aircraft Engineer: Clarence Leonard 'Kelly' Johnson, a renowned American aeronautical engineer, was born on February 27, 1910. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 16 Mar Orville Wright Begins Flying Instruction: Orville Wright commenced instruction for five student aviators at the first flying school, located on Washington Ferry Road in Montgomery, Alabama, which later became Maxwell Air Force Base.
- 18 Mar First Controlled Airplane Flight in Australia: On March 18, 1910, Australian aviator Harry Houdini conducted the first controlled airplane flight in Australia, demonstrating the capabilities of his aircraft to the public.
- 28 Mar First successful seaplane flight by Henri Fabre: On March 28, 1910, French aviator Henri Fabre achieved the first successful take-off and landing of a powered seaplane, the Hydravion, at Étang de Berre, France. The aircraft, nicknamed "Le Canard," flew approximately 600 meters over the water, marking a significant milestone in aviation history. source: guinnessworldrecords.com
- 25 May Wright Brothers Fly Together for the First and Only Time: On May 25, 1910, Orville and Wilbur Wright flew together for the first and only time in their Wright Model B aircraft. This flight marked a significant milestone in aviation history. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 13 Jun Halley's Comet Disappears from Naked Eye View: Halley's Comet, which had been visible to the naked eye since April 10, 1910, was last observed without instrumentation on June 13, 1910. After this date, it was no longer visible to the unaided eye. source: astronomy.stackexchange.com
- 19 Jun First airship in service in Germany: On June 19, 1910, Germany launched its first airship, marking a significant advancement in aviation technology. This event contributed to the development of air travel and military aviation. source: britannica.com
- 22 Jun First commercial airship flight with paying passengers: On June 22, 1910, the Zeppelin Deutschland (LZ 7) conducted its inaugural commercial flight, carrying 20 paying passengers from Friedrichshafen to Düsseldorf, Germany. This marked the beginning of regular passenger airship services. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 28 Jun Dirigible Deutschland crashes in Teutoburg Forest, Germany: On June 28, 1910, the German dirigible LZ 7 'Deutschland' crashed in the Teutoburg Forest near Bad Iburg due to engine failure during a thunderstorm. The incident resulted in one injury but no fatalities. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 09 Jul First airplane flight exceeding one mile altitude: On July 9, 1910, pilot Charles Stewart Rolls achieved a significant milestone in aviation by flying an airplane to an altitude exceeding one mile. This flight marked a notable advancement in early aviation technology and capabilities. source: britannica.com
- 16 Jul First Australian-built aircraft takes flight: John Duigan's pusher biplane made its first powered flight in Victoria, Australia, marking the first flight of an Australian-designed and built aircraft. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 08 Aug Galveston's innovative urban engineering: On August 8, 1910, a project begun in 1903 to raise the city of Galveston, Texas, above sea level was completed. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 16 Sep First accredited solo airplane flight by a woman: On September 16, 1910, Bessica Raiche became the first woman in the United States to be accredited with flying solo in an airplane. She piloted a homemade biplane at Hempstead Plains, New York, marking a significant milestone in aviation history. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 23 Sep First Airplane Crossing of the Alps: On October 23, 1910, French aviator Louis Paulhan made the first airplane crossing of the Alps, flying from Lyon, France, to Turin, Italy. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 02 Oct First aircraft collision in history: During the 'Milano Circuito Aereo Internazionale' meeting in Milan, Italy, French aviator René Thomas collided with British Army Captain Bertram Dickson. Both pilots survived, but Dickson's injuries led to his early death in 1913. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 03 Oct World's first mid-air aircraft collision: French aviator René Thomas, piloting an Antoinette IV monoplane, collided with British Army Captain Bertram Dickson's Farman III biplane during the 'Milano Circuito Aereo Internazionale' meeting in Milan, Italy. Both pilots survived, but Dickson's injuries led to his early death in 1913. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 11 Oct Theodore Roosevelt's historic first presidential airplane flight: On October 11, 1910, Theodore Roosevelt became the first sitting U.S. president to fly in an airplane. This flight marked a significant moment in aviation history and the relationship between politics and technology. source: nytimes.com
- 14 Oct First aircraft landing near White House: On October 14, 1910, a military aircraft made the first landing near the White House in Washington, D.C. This event marked a significant milestone in the history of aviation and its acceptance in American society. source: nps.gov
- 15 Oct First transatlantic aircraft attempt by Airship America: On October 15, 1910, the Airship America attempted the first transatlantic flight. Although the attempt was not successful, it represented a significant step in the development of air travel. source: britannica.com
- 09 Dec Georges Legagneux sets aviation altitude record: French aviator Georges Legagneux became the first person to fly an airplane higher than 10,000 feet, reaching an altitude of 10,499 feet in a Blériot XI monoplane over the Pau airfield near Paris. source: en.wikipedia.org
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