August 12: The first gas-powered aircraft flies. Built by the German experimenter, Wolfert, the powered airship (dirigible) fitted with a 2 hp Daimler benzene engine running two propellers, flies for 2 ½ miles from Seelberg to Kornwestheim, Germany.

September 4: Edward Hogan in Quebec makes the 1st parachute descents in Canada from a hot-air balloon.