The history of the invention of the airplane more often than not
brings to mind the Wright Brothers – Wilbur and Orville – and
their innovative developments leading to the legendary event of
the first heavier-than-air, controlled and powered flight on
December 17, 1903. The Wright Brothers were born and raised in
Dayton, Ohio, and their ground-breaking work was carried out
there. Sadly, Wilbur Wright didn’t live to see the impact of his
work on the world, as he passed away at the age of 45 on May 30,
1912, reportedly from typhoid. One hundred years later, to
commemorate the life and achievements of this visionary
inventor, a team of graduate students in the Public History
program of Wright State University have compiled an exhibit
focusing on Wilbur Wright which will be on display at Carillon
Historical Park in Dayton until the end of 2012. Read more at
airplanes.com