November 07

Events - Science & Technology

1910day.year

The first air freight shipment (from Dayton, Ohio, to Columbus, Ohio) is undertaken by the Wright brothers and department store owner Max Morehouse.

The Wright brothers and Max Morehouse complete the first air freight shipment between Dayton and Columbus, Ohio on November 7, 1910.
On November 7, 1910, aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright partnered with retailer Max Morehouse to conduct the world’s first commercial air freight delivery. They loaded a package of silk and other merchandise onto their Wright Model B biplane at Dayton Municipal Field. The aircraft flew to Columbus, Ohio, completing the roughly 65-mile round trip in under three hours. This groundbreaking flight demonstrated the practical potential of airplanes for transporting goods, not just passengers. The successful operation laid the foundation for the modern air cargo industry, revolutionizing global trade routes. It showcased the rapid progress of aviation technology just seven years after the Wright brothers’ historic first flight.
1910 air freight Dayton, Ohio Columbus, Ohio Wright brothers
1994day.year

WXYC, the student radio station of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, launches the world's first internet radio broadcast.

In 1994, WXYC made history as the first internet radio station, streaming live audio from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
On November 7, 1994, WXYC began streaming its student-run programming online, pioneering internet radio as a new medium. The broadcast allowed listeners worldwide to tune into college radio content, breaking geographical barriers. Founded in 1947, WXYC had built a reputation for eclectic music and independent voices; the online transition expanded its reach dramatically. This milestone demonstrated the potential of the World Wide Web for live media distribution, foreshadowing the streaming revolution. Today, internet radio has become a global phenomenon, with WXYC’s pioneering broadcast recognized as a landmark in digital audio history.
1994 WXYC University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill internet radio broadcast
1996day.year

NASA launches the Mars Global Surveyor.

NASA’s Mars Global Surveyor lifted off in 1996, beginning a mission that would transform our understanding of the Red Planet.
The Mars Global Surveyor spacecraft was launched on November 7, 1996, from Cape Canaveral aboard a Delta II rocket. Its mission was to map the Martian surface, study its atmosphere, and search for signs of water and potential habitats. Over its nearly decade-long mission, MGS returned more than 240,000 images, revealing detailed features like gullies and layered terrain. The data confirmed evidence of past liquid water and helped identify landing sites for future missions such as the Mars Exploration Rovers. MGS also monitored Mars’ magnetic field and climate, providing invaluable insights that continue to guide planetary exploration today.
1996 NASA Mars Global Surveyor