Orville and Wilbur Wright made the first successful flight in history of a self-propelled, heavier-than-air aircraft on ...

On this date in 1981, Muhammad Ali fought in his last professional match. In his 61st professional fight, Ali faced Trevor ...

NORTH CAROLINA (WALB) - On December 17, 1903, North Carolina’s Wright Brothers took their first flight, changing travel ...

In this image from Dec. 17, 1903, Orville Wright makes the first powered, controlled flight on Earth as his brother Wilbur looks on. Orville Wright covered 120 feet in 12 seconds during the first ...

Every day has a story hidden in history. Have you ever wondered what happened on December 17 that made the date special? Every year, people around the world look back to remember events that changed ...

MACON, Ga. (WALB) - On December 16, 1769, Jesse Mercer, the namesake of Mercer University, was born. Mercer is an icon in ...

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - On December 17, 1861 Henry Ruffner died. He was a minister and professor who denounced slavery in ...

December 17, 1903. Please fasten your seatbelts. The first powered manned flight takes off! Wilbur and Orville Wright’s ...

Over 80 years ago on Dec. 8, 1941, the United States declared war on Japan following the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor ...

In December 2021, the United States’ first ever December derecho hit Nebraska. A derecho is a widespread, long-lived wind ...