Historical eventMarch 181906

Traian Vuia

Romanian inventor Traian Vuia became the first person to fly a heavier-than-air monoplane (pictured) with an unassisted takeoff.

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When
Sunday, March 18 1906120 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1900s
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Russia, Greece and some other countries used the Julian calendar into the early 20th century, so local records may show a date up to 13 days earlier.

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Dates: From 1906.

What happened

Romanian inventor Traian Vuia became the first person to fly a heavier-than-air monoplane (pictured) with an unassisted takeoff.

March 18 through the years

Other entries on the same calendar day, in order.

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  10. 2019Syrian civil war
  11. 2025March 2025 Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip

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March 18 1906 — 120 years ago, on a Sunday.

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