Good morning everyone! It’s that time of year again, National Aviation day!
National Aviation Day is observed in the United States on August 19 each year to celebrate the history and development of the aviation. In 1939 President Franklin Roosevelt proclaimed August 19 to be National Aviation Day. It coincides with the birthday of Orville Wright who, together with his brother Wilbur, made significant contributions to powered flight. On this day, some schools organize for students to participate in classroom activities that focus on the topic of aviation. Activities include: discussing aviation history, including the efforts of the Wright brothers, Amelia Earhart and other aviation pioneers; and engaging in interactive tasks about airplanes and other means of flight transport, as well as careers associated with the aviation industry. Aviation enthusiasts and students may visit museums about aviation history and technology. Some people visit the Wright Brothers National Memorial in North Carolina at this time of the year.
