1903

On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright achieved the first controlled, sustained, powered flight in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. This historic event marked the beginning of the era of modern aviation.

Henry Ford founds the Ford Motor Company, his third business.

Jack London’s novel "The Call of the Wild" was published in 1903. The book, set during the Klondike Gold Rush, became a classic of American literature and is known for its exploration of the themes of survival and nature.

The inaugural Tour de France, a major cycling race, began in 1903. The race was organized to promote the Tour de France newspaper and has since become one of the most prestigious events in professional cycling.