Orville Wright, one of the Wright brothers, was born in 1860.

Wilbur Wright was born to Reverend Milton Wright and Susan Catherine Koerner Wright near Millville, Indiana. He was the third child in the family.

The Wright family relocated to Dayton, Ohio in the spring of 1869.

Wilbur and Orville's sister, Katharine Wright, was born on August 19th.

Wilbur and Orville Wright were inspired by a rubber band powered toy helicopter brought home by their father, Milton Wright. This toy sparked their interest in flight, as it flew across the room unexpectedly.

The Wright family moved to Richmond, Indiana in 1881, where Orville started building kites.

In 1886, Orville Wright, along with his friend Ed Sines, initiated The Midget, a school newspaper. The press was a gift from his brothers, and the type was provided by his father, marking the beginning of Orville's interest in publishing.

On March 1st, 1889, Orville Wright commenced publishing the weekly West Side News. He served as the editor and publisher, showcasing his dedication to printing and publishing for several years.

On July 4th, 1889, Susan Catherine Koerner Wright, the mother of Wilbur and Orville Wright, died at the age of 58. Her passing marked a significant loss for the Wright family.

Orville and Wilbur Wright publish The West Side News on April 20, 1890. Orville serves as the editor of the newspaper.

Orville and Wilbur Wright transform The West Side News into The Evening Item on April 30, 1890. However, the publication ceases in August.

On December 13, 1890, Paul Laurence Dunbar starts the Dayton Tattler, a newspaper printed by his classmate, Orville Wright.

On April 21, 1892, the Wright Cycle Company was established by the Wright brothers. This marked the beginning of their involvement in various business ventures.

Wilbur and Orville attend World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago where the aeronautical exhibit draws their interest.

On October 20th, 1894, Wilbur and Orville Wright start a weekly magazine called Snap Shots.

An advertisement for the Wright Cycle Company in 1895 displayed the prices of bicycles being sold at that time.

On August 10th, 1896, Otto Lilienthal, a German engineer and aeronautical pioneer, passed away due to injuries sustained in a glider crash. This event reignited the Wright brothers' fascination with Lilienthal and the challenge of achieving human flight.

The Smithsonian Institution attempts to fly a manned version of the Aerodrome aircraft, but the attempt is unsuccessful.

On May 13, 1900, Wilbur Wright wrote a letter addressed to Octave Chanute. The content of the letter is not specified in the provided information.

On June 26, 1901, Octave Chanute, a civil engineer and aeronautical pioneer, meets the Wright brothers for the first time in Dayton. This meeting marks the beginning of a significant relationship between Chanute and the Wrights.

On September 6, 1901, Wilbur Wright departs for Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, followed by Orville later. They stay with William J. Tate until their camp is ready for their experiments in early October.

Between September 28 and November 12, the Wright brothers conducted experiments with their 1902 glider, testing its aerodynamic capabilities and making improvements for future designs.

On August 19, a memorial dedicated to Wilbur and Orville Wright was established in Dayton near Huffman Prairie.

The Wright brothers start conducting experiments with propellers and commence the construction of their 1903 four-cylinder engine.

Wilbur and Orville Wright return to Kitty Hawk on September 25 for further developments and experiments related to their aviation endeavors.

From October 9 to November 4, the Wright brothers assembled the 1903 machine and installed the engine, a crucial step towards achieving powered flight.

Between November 5 and December 9, the propeller shafts of the Wright brothers' aircraft broke twice, leading them to return to Dayton for repairs and replacements, highlighting the challenges faced during early aviation experiments.

On December 14, Wilbur Wright made the first attempted flight with a powered machine from the slope of Big Kill Devil Hill, but the machine stalled after 3-1/2 seconds in the air, marking an initial setback in their quest for sustained flight.

The Wright brothers successfully fly their first manned glider at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina to test their control system. However, the glider does not produce enough lift to make more than a handful of flights.

On October 5, Wilbur Wright achieved the longest flight of the year, covering 24-1/5 miles in 39 minutes and 23-4/5 seconds at an average speed of thirty-eight miles per hour.

On October 27, 1905, the U.S. Board of Ordnance and Fortification rejected the Wright brothers' second offer of their airplane.

On January 6, 1906, the Wright brothers became members of the Aero Club of America, showcasing their involvement in the aviation community.

On May 22, 1906, the U.S. Patent Office awarded the Wright brothers patent No. 821,393 for their flying machine, recognizing their innovative contributions to aviation.

On January 27, the Wright brothers submit their bid to the U.S. Signal Corps to supply a heavier-than-air flying machine meeting specific requirements.

The Wright brothers signed a contract with the United States government for the purchase of a heavier than air flying machine. Their bid to furnish a flying machine to the U.S. War Department for $25,000 was accepted.

Wilbur and Orville Wright arrived in Kitty Hawk to practice and improve their flying skills.

The Wright brothers carried a passenger, Charles W. Furnas, on a flight for the first time.

Wilbur Wright arrived in Paris to showcase the capabilities of the Wright airplane in Europe.

Wilbur Wright made his first flight in Le Mans, France, marking the Wrights' first flight in Europe.

In November-December, Wilbur Wright holds discussions with officials from the U.S. Signal Corps and Board of Ordnance regarding the capabilities of their airplane.

The French Wright company, La Compagnie Générale de Navigation Aérienne, is organized.

Wilbur wins the 1908 Michelin Cup and a prize of twenty thousand francs by flying 123 kilometers, 200 meters in two hours, 18 minutes, 33-3/5 seconds. He extends this flight to set a new world record by flying 124 kilometers, 700 meters in two hours, 20 minutes, 23-1/5 seconds.

Wilbur Wright arrives in Pau, France on January 14. Orville and Katharine Wright join him a few days later.

The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, are awarded the Congressional Medal on March 4 by resolution of Congress for their significant contributions to the science of aerial navigation with the invention of the Wright aeroplane.

Wilbur Wright arrives in Rome on April 1 to conduct demonstration flights and train Italian pilots. Orville and Katharine Wright also arrive on April 9.

The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, arrive in New York on May 11.

Flugmaschine Wright Gesellschaft, the German Wright company in Berlin, was established on May 13, 1909.

A two-day celebration was organized by the city of Dayton on June 17-18, 1909, to commemorate the achievements of the Wright brothers. The event included parades, concerts, honors, and fireworks.

On June 20, 1909, Wilbur and Orville Wright arrived in Washington, D.C. to resume trial flights at Fort Myer for the U.S. government. This marked a significant moment in the Wright brothers' aviation endeavors.

On June 26, 1909, Glenn H. Curtiss made the first commercial sale of an airplane in the United States by selling his Curtiss airplane to the Aeronautic Society of New York for $7,500. This transaction initiated the Wrights' legal battle against Curtiss over patents.

As part of the Hudson-Fulton Celebration, Wilbur Wright conducts round-trip demonstration flights from Governors Island to the Statue of Liberty and Grant’s Tomb in New York City, attracting over one million spectators.

Wilbur Wright begins training the first U.S. Army fliers at College Park, Maryland, marking a significant milestone in military aviation history.

The Wright Company is officially formed to manufacture airplanes, with Wilbur Wright as president and Orville Wright as vice president. They sell their American patent rights to the company for $100,000, 40 percent of the company stock, and a 10 percent royalty for each airplane produced.

The Wright Brothers were honored with medals from the National, State, and City authorities in recognition of their groundbreaking invention of the aeroplane.

Wilbur Wright passed away due to typhoid fever in 1912.

Wilbur Wright, one of the pioneering Wright Brothers, passed away due to Typhoid Fever.

The U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York decides in favor of the Wright Company in a legal battle against the Herring-Curtiss Company and Glenn H. Curtiss.

The Wright Company lodges a complaint against the Curtiss Aeroplane Company for producing flying machines that violate Wright patents.

Orville Wright sells his stake in the Wright Company but continues to serve as a consulting engineer for the company.

On August 7, 1916, the Wright Company merged with the Glenn L. Martin Company, forming the Wright-Martin Aircraft Corporation. Orville Wright took on the role of chief consultant engineer in the newly formed company.

On April 3, 1917, Bishop Milton Wright passed away in Dayton. He was the father of aviation pioneers Orville and Wilbur Wright.

On January 13, 1920, Orville Wright provided depositions for patent lawsuits. This legal action was related to aviation patents and innovations.

On January 29, 1920, President Wilson appointed Orville Wright as a member of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics. Orville served in this role until his passing in 1948, contributing to the advancement of aeronautical research and development.

Orville Wright provides testimonies in legal proceedings related to patents.

In 1924, the U.S. Navy dispatches four Douglas 'World Cruisers' on a global flight mission. Two of the aircraft successfully complete the journey, returning after 175 days.

Orville Wright receives a patent for a mechanical toy, which is later manufactured and sold by a company in Dayton.

Katharine Wright, sister of Wilbur and Orville Wright, ties the knot with Henry J. Haskell.

Colonel Charles Lindbergh flies to Dayton's Wright Field to visit Orville Wright. Lindbergh makes a spontaneous public appearance from the balcony at Hawthorn Hill.

In response to the Smithsonian controversy, Orville Wright ships the 1903 Wright airplane to the Science Museum in London, England, as a five-year loan.

Orville Wright attends the dedication of Kill Devil Hill National Memorial in Kitty Hawk, honoring the Wright brothers.

Distinguished Flying Crosses awarded to Orville and Wilbur Wright presented to Orville by Secretary of War Dwight F. Davis.

Katharine Wright Haskell, sister of the Wright brothers, dies of pneumonia in Kansas City.

Orville Wright, co-founder of the Wright Aeronautical Corporation, is recognized as one of the 12 greatest living Americans in a New York Times poll.

Orville Wright and Henry Ford inspect 1127 West Third Street before Ford purchases the building that housed the Wright's final bicycle shop in 1936.

The Wright brothers' home and bicycle shop, relocated from Dayton to Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan, are dedicated as a memorial to the Wrights.

On the 35th anniversary of the first flight, Henry Ford, founder of The Ford Motor Company, visits Orville at Hawthorn Hill in Dayton.

Wilbur and Orville's brother Lorin Wright passes away in Dayton.

In 1942, the Smithsonian Institution published a brochure apologizing for and retracting former statements about the precedence of the Langley machine, marking the end of the Smithsonian-Wright controversy.

On October 24, 1944, the Smithsonian Institution published a brochure retracting previous statements regarding the Langley machine, resolving the controversy with the Wright brothers.

Orville Wright passed away in 1948, marking the end of an era for aviation pioneers.