1903 Facts for Kids

Millennium:	2nd millennium
Centuries:	19th century – 20th century – 21st century
Decades:	1870s 1880s 1890s – 1900s – 1910s 1920s 1930s
Years:	1900 1901 1902 – 1903 – 1904 1905 1906

1903 was a special year that started on a Thursday, according to the Gregorian calendar we use today. It was also known as MCMIII in Roman numerals. Many exciting things happened around the world in 1903, from new inventions to famous people being born.

Major Events of 1903
Famous People Born in 1903
Notable People Who Died in 1903
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Major Events of 1903

First Airplane Flight

On December 17, 1903, something truly amazing happened! Orville Wright and his brother Wilbur Wright, known as the Wright brothers, made history. Orville flew the first successful airplane at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. This flight lasted only 12 seconds and covered about 36 meters (120 feet). It was a huge step for travel and technology!

The Wright Flyer in the air during its first flight by Orville Wright.

New Football Club Founded

In Scotland, a new football team called Aberdeen Football Club was started in 1903. This club would go on to become a well-known team in Scottish football.

Early Movies and Entertainment

The year 1903 also saw the release of an important early movie called The Great Train Robbery. This film was directed by Edwin S. Porter and was one of the first movies to tell a story. It helped show how exciting movies could be!

Famous People Born in 1903

Many people who became famous were born in 1903. Here are a few:

May 3 – Bing Crosby: He was an American singer and actor who became very popular.
June 19 – Lou Gehrig: A legendary American baseball player known for his amazing skills.
June 21 – Al Hirschfeld: An American artist famous for his funny and unique drawings of actors and celebrities.
June 25 – George Orwell: A famous English writer known for his important books.
July 2 – Alec Douglas-Home: He later became the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.