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17 December

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Contemporary era

1903

First Wright brothers flight

On 17 December 1903, the Wright brothers made the first powered, controlled flight in history.

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The first flight of the Wright brothers
Author : John T. Daniels Wikimedia Commons Licence : Domaine public Photographie, 17 decembre 1903

Contemporary era

1830

Death of Simon Bolivar

On 17 December 1830, Simon Bolivar, liberator of South America, died.

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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

1538

Excommunication of Henry VIII

On 17 December 1538, Pope Paul III excommunicated King Henry VIII of England.

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