Wright Brothers Day
Wright Brothers Day on 17 December marks the first powered, controlled aeroplane flights by Orville and Wilbur Wright in 1903.
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OrganiserUS Congress (36 U.S.C. chapter 1)
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First heldNot known
About the day
Federal law designates 17 December and asks the President to issue a proclamation each year.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday 17 December 2026 | USA | Same date every year |
| 2027 | Friday 17 December 2027 | USA | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Sunday 17 December 2028 | USA | Same date every year |
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