13 May 1911 (USA) — Lieutenants H. H. Arnold and T. D. Milling become first Wright School Army pilots.

13 May 1922 (Philippines) — Five airplanes from Paranaque Beach, Manila, Philippine Islands, led by Major B. Q. Jones, United StatesA.S., Air Officer of Philippine Department, greets Prince of Wales on arrival at Manila.

13 May 1927 (USA) — Colonial Air Transport offers a sightseeing trip from Teterboro, New Jersey, around New York City for just $8, less than the price of a similar trip in a taxi.

13 May 1940 (USA) — The first successful free flight of a true helicopter is made by Igor I. Sikorsky’s single-rotor VS-300.

13 May 1946 (USA) — Federal Aid Airport Bill signed by President Truman.