National Aviation Day

08/23/2026

Dare County Radio Control Flyers at our event.

08/21/2026

NATIONAL AVIATION DAY!

National Aviation Day was established in 1939 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to honor Orville Wright’s birthday and recognize the advancements in aviation. Orville Wright, who was alive at the time, had achieved the first controlled, sustained powered flight alongside his brother Wilbur in 1903.

It coincides with the birthday of Orville Wright and his younger sister, Katharine Wright. Orville was born on 19 August 1871 and Katharine was born three years later to the day, both at 7 Hawthorn Street, Dayton, Ohio.

Historical image courtesy of Wright State University Libraries’ Special Collections and Archives.

08/20/2026

08/20/2026

Celebrating Orville and Katharine Wright’s birthdays yesterday. Thanks to Publix for the birthday cake!

08/20/2026

Happy National Aviation Day from Women in Aviation International! 💙

To the women that keep us moving, the women that keep us safe, and all the girls that are on their way. 🛫

https://www.wai.org/lift-every-girl-everywhere

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08/20/2026

https://www.flyingmag.com/national-aviation-day-observes-rich-history-of-flight/

Industry reflects on century of innovation on National Aviation Day, created for the anniversary of Orville Wright’s birthday.