Today in History – September 30, 1950 – 1st Congress of the IAF (international Aeronautic Federation) in Paris. (1)

30 September 1950 – The International Astronautical Federation (IAF) was founded in 1951, when scientists from the field of space research gathered in an attempt to ensure a constant dialogue between the space nations, regardless of political turmoil. In its early years, the Federation and its annual International Astronautical Congresses – better known as the

National Building Museum Event in Washington, DC, September 28th

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Walt Cunningham Jack Dailey Bill Dana Ron Fogleman

Join the National Aviation Hall of Fame for the 56^th Annual Enshrinement Dinner & Ceremony to be held in the breathtaking National Building Museum in Washington, DC on September 28^th. On that evening we will again proudly present an event worthy of the title, “The Oscar Night of Aviation.” Surrounded by the grand columns within the facility built to provide pensions to America’s Civil War veterans, the NAHF Board of Trustees and staff are planning the most spectacular Enshrinement to date.