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History Today: When the world's first flight took off and revolutionised travel

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The first successful flight took off from North Carolina on December 17, 1903, when the Wright brothers developed the Wright Flyer. The first time, the aircraft stayed airborne for 12 seconds, travelling about 120 feet. On this day in 1991, former Russian President Boris Yeltsin announced that the Soviet Union would soon cease to exist

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History Today: When the world's first flight took off and revolutionised travel

The first successful flight took off from North Carolina on December 17, 1903, when the Wright brothers developed the Wright Flyer. The first time, the aircraft stayed airborne for 12 seconds, travelling about 120 feet. On this day in 1991, former Russian President Boris Yeltsin announced that the Soviet Union would soon cease to exist

2 months ago·Mumbai, India

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Firstpost News broke the news in Mumbai, India 2 months ago on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.

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