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ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ recognized the innovative spirit of its namesakes and university researchers with the fifth annual Wright Brothers Day Oct. 8.

Organized by the American Marketing Association ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´, Wright Brothers Day celebrated the anniversary of Wilbur Wright’s 39-minute flight on Huffman Prairie on Oct. 5, 1905. The flight demonstrated that the Wrights had advanced their design to the point of a practical airplane.

The event included a keynote address by Stephen Wright, great grandnephew of Wilbur and Orville Wright, and displays featuring innovative projects from ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ researchers and local organizations.

Ohio Gov. John Kasich declared Oct. 5 Wright Brothers Day in the state and welcomed visitors in an introductory video.