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91¶ÌÊÓƵ State University recognized the innovative spirit of its namesakes and university researchers with the fifth annual 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Brothers Day Oct. 8.

Organized by the American Marketing Association 91¶ÌÊÓƵ State University, 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Brothers Day celebrated the anniversary of Wilbur 91¶ÌÊÓƵ’s 39-minute flight on Huffman Prairie on Oct. 5, 1905. The flight demonstrated that the 91¶ÌÊÓƵs had advanced their design to the point of a practical airplane.

The event included a keynote address by Stephen 91¶ÌÊÓƵ, great grandnephew of Wilbur and Orville 91¶ÌÊÓƵ, and displays featuring innovative projects from 91¶ÌÊÓƵ State researchers and local organizations.

Ohio Gov. John Kasich declared Oct. 5 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Brothers Day in the state and welcomed visitors in an introductory video.