Newport Beach Historical Society
Newport Beach Historical Society
 

Growing from a rough and tumble port town to an international luxury resort, Newport Beach is a place of many legends. The Newport Beach Historical Society proudly introduces Project HiStory. You are cordially invited to share your best memories from any time in our colorful history. Together, we will establish and treasure all that makes Newport great.
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Sunday May 19, 2013
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Modern Sport of Hang Gliding First Happened in Newport Beach
Neil Larson
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That was the day, May 23rd 1971, the day which now is recognized by the International Aviation Community as the beginning of the international Sport of Modern Hang Gliding. It happened in Newport Beach, California.

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