National Aviation Day came to life in 1939, when Franklin Delano Roosevelt issued a proclamation making it so. The date—August 19—was chosen because it was Orville Wright’s birthday, and it honored the brothers who brought powered, controlled, heavier-than-air flight into reality.
Check Out 19 Ways You Can Celebrate Aviation
Key Takeaways:
- National Aviation Day was established on August 19th (Orville Wright's birthday) in 1939 by FDR to honor the Wright brothers and celebrate aviation.
- The article compiles 19 diverse activities from the National Aeronautic Association and Flying magazine for commemorating the day.
- Suggested celebrations range from educational pursuits like visiting museums or reading aviation books, to interactive experiences such as plane-spotting, attending air shows, or building model airplanes.
- Beyond the specific date, the article encourages making aviation a regular part of one's life.
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