Glenn Hammond Curtiss was an American aviation and motorcycling pioneer, and a founder of the U.S. aircraft industry. He began his career as a bicycle racer and builder before moving on to motorcycles. As early as 1904, he began to manufacture engines for airships, and with his V8 engine in the Curtiss V-8 motorcycle set an unofficial world speed record, for all kinds of vehicles, that was not broken until 1911.
Glenn Curtiss, American pilot and engineer (born 1878)
On July 23, in the year 1930, Glenn Curtiss, American pilot and engineer (born 1878). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of July 23, one of 434 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Glenn Curtiss. Learn more below.
Key Facts
- This event took place on July 23, 1930 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 15 July 2026.
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