1911 Computing & Technology Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 22 Jan Philip Orin Parmelee sets airplane flight endurance record: On January 22, 1911, American aviator Philip Orin Parmelee set a new endurance record by flying for 4 hours and 31 minutes in a Wright Model B aircraft. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 26 Jan Glenn Curtiss performs first successful hydroplane flight: Aviator Glenn Curtiss made the first sustained seaplane flight, taking off from San Diego Bay in his D-Hydro-Aeroplane and landing on the Pacific Ocean off San Diego. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 30 Jan First Air Passenger Rescue at Sea: A historic maritime rescue occurred near Havana, Cuba, marking the first documented rescue of an air passenger by a ship, demonstrating early maritime aviation safety protocols.
- 18 Feb First Official Airmail Flight in British India: The first official airmail flight in British India took place on February 18, 1911. This event was a milestone in the history of aviation and postal services in the region. source: indiapost.gov.in
- 30 Mar Lötschberg Tunnel Completed in Switzerland: The Lötschberg Tunnel, a major railway tunnel in Switzerland, was completed, significantly improving transportation between the Swiss Plateau and the Valais region. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 07 May Birth of Naval Aviation: Curtiss A-1 Triad Contract: On May 7, 1911, the U.S. Navy awarded Glenn Curtiss a contract to build the Curtiss A-1 Triad, the first aircraft designed for both land and water operations. This marked a significant milestone in the development of naval aviation. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 08 May US Navy Contracts First Naval Aircraft: On May 8, 1911, the U.S. Navy ordered its first aircraft, the Curtiss Model E-8-75 floatplane, designated A-1, marking the beginning of naval aviation. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 29 Jun Russia launches first dreadnought battleship, the Imperator Nikolai I: On June 29, 1911, Russia launched its first dreadnought battleship, the Imperator Nikolai I, marking a significant advancement in the Russian Navy's capabilities. This battleship was part of Russia's efforts to modernize its fleet and assert its naval power.
- 30 Oct First Solvay Conference Convenes in Brussels: The inaugural Solvay Conference on Physics, chaired by Hendrik Lorentz, was held in Brussels from October 30 to November 3, 1911. This landmark event brought together 18 leading physicists, including Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, and Ernest Rutherford, to discuss 'Radiation and the Quanta.' The conference is renowned for its significant impact on the development of quantum theory. source: en.wikipedia.org
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