Today, in 1920, the world's first air traffic control tower opened at London's then-main airport, Croydon.
Today, in 1957, SAS Scandinavian Airline System commenced the world's first regular polar air service.
Today, in 1934, the Lockheed Model 10 Electra took to the skies for the first time, test-piloted by Marshall Headle.
Today, in 1993, the McDonnell Douglas MD-90 aircraft took to the skies for its maiden flight.
Today, in 1971, Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways operated its first international air service to Hong Kong.
Today, in 2005, a British Airways Boeing 747-400's engine burst into flames after taking off from Los Angeles LAX.
Today, in 1982, the prototype Boeing 757 (N757A) took to the skies for the first time from Renton Municipal Airport.
A global review of commercial flight
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