Janice Brown is credited with the first long-distance solar-powered flight. In 1980 she flew an experimental craft six miles. Her craft was named the Solar Challenger.
Sir George Cayley is credited as the father of aerodynamics and for building the first successful glider in 1804. He made significant contributions to the understanding of aerodynamics and flight principles that laid the foundation for modern aviation.
Alessandro Volta is credited with inventing the first battery in 1800. His invention, known as the Voltaic pile, was the first electrochemical cell capable of producing a steady electric current.
There is no known relation between Jamie Wright and the Wright brothers. The Wright brothers were aviation pioneers, credited with inventing and building the world's first successful airplane in the early 20th century, while Jamie Wright is likely a separate individual with no known connection to them.
Thomas Edison is credited with inventing the first commercially practical incandescent light bulb in 1879. However, it's important to note that several inventors, including Sir Joseph Swan, also played a role in the development of the light bulb.
Thomas Edison is credited with inventing the first commercially practical incandescent light bulb in 1879.
Janice Brown is credited with the first long-distance solar-powered flight. In 1980 she flew an experimental craft six miles. Her craft was named the Solar Challenger.
Janice Brown, a 98-lb former teacher, flew a tiny experimental solar-powered aircraft, Solar Challenger, 6 mi in 22 min. near Marana, Ariz. (Dec. 3). The craft was powered by a 2.75-horsepower engine.
She was the first woman to fly solo from Hawaii to the US mainland.
Paul MacCready was the inventor of the first practical human powered airplane called the Gossamer Condor.
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Sir George Cayley is credited as the father of aerodynamics and for building the first successful glider in 1804. He made significant contributions to the understanding of aerodynamics and flight principles that laid the foundation for modern aviation.
William Hill Brown is credited with writing "The Power of Sympathy," considered the first American novel. It was published in 1789.
William Hill Brown is credited with writing the first American novel, The Power of Sympathy. It was published in 1791 and follows the a love story between two siblings who tragically don't know they are related.
Were two American brothers, inventors, and aviation pioneers who are credited with inventing and building the world's first successful airplane and making the first controlled, powered and sustained heavier-than-air human flight
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, a Dutch scientist, is credited with inventing the microscope in the 17th century. He was the first to create a powerful microscope that allowed for the observation of microorganisms and cells.
The Minoans are credited as Europe's first great civilization.
Ben Franklin is first credited with understanding electricity.