24 September 1852 (France) — French engineer, Henri Giffard, flies the first powered, manned airship. Powered by a steam engine and propeller, the airship flies at about 5-mph and covers 17 miles from Paris to Trappes, France. The craft marks the beginning of the practical airship.

24 September 1928 (USA) — The Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce of America gives testimonial dinner to motion picture industry.

24 September 1929 (USA) — Lt. James H. Doolittle makes the first blind, all-instrument flight.