1903: The Wright Brothers

Orville Wright's first flight lasted 12 seconds and he travelled 120 feet (37 metres, about 3/4 the length of an Olympic swimming pool).

He and his brother Wilbur took turns and they gradually flew farther. These first flights took place at some sand dunes near the town of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina in the United States of America, on December 3rd, 1903.

This video will give you an idea of these crazy guys and their amazing contraption, the "Wright Flyer".