1940: First flight of the de Havilland Mosquito prototype W4050.
1956: U.S. Air Force Sergeant Richard Patton makes the 1st successful parachute jump in Antarctica. He jumps from 1,500 feet as a test to determine the cause of parachute malfunction in sub-zero weather conditions.
1968: FAA Certifies DC-9-20.
2009: First flight of the Gulfstream G650.