A Zeppelin is a type of rigid airship named after the German inventor Ferdinand von Zeppelin who pioneered rigid airship development at the beginning of the 20th century. Zeppelin's notions were first formulated in 1874 and developed in detail in 1893. They were patented in Germany in 1895 and in the United States in 1899. After the outstanding success of the Zeppelin design, the word zeppelin came to be commonly used to refer to all forms of rigid airships. Zeppelins were first flown commercially in 1910 by Deutsche Luftschiffahrts-AG (DELAG), the world's first airline in revenue service. By mid-1914, DELAG had carried over 10,000 fare-paying passengers on over 1,500 flights. During World War I, the German military made extensive use of Zeppelins as bombers and as scouts.
An LZ-38 Zeppelin makes an air raid on London
A Zeppelin is a type of rigid airship named after the German inventor Ferdinand von Zeppelin who pioneered rigid airship development at the beginning of the 20th century.
Historical Significance
A Zeppelin is a type of rigid airship named after the German inventor Ferdinand von Zeppelin who pioneered rigid airship development at the beginning of the 20th century.
Events Before
Kornelis "Klaas" ter Laan becomes the Netherlands' first socialist mayor in Zaandam
Kornelis "Klaas" ter Laan becomes the Netherlands' first socialist mayor in Zaandam
Danish "Out of Africa" author Karen Blixen (28), pen name Isak Dinesen marries her 2nd cousin Baron Hans von Blixen-Fine
Danish "Out of Africa" author Karen Blixen (28), pen name Isak Dinesen marries her 2nd cousin Baron Hans von Blixen-Finecke
"The Squaw Man," the first feature-length film shot in Hollywood, directed by Cecil B. DeMille and Oscar Apfel, is relea
"The Squaw Man," the first feature-length film shot in Hollywood, directed by Cecil B. DeMille and Oscar Apfel, is released in the US
First successful non-direct blood transfusion is performed by Dr. Albert Hustin in Brussels
First successful non-direct blood transfusion is performed by Dr. Albert Hustin in Brussels
Film serial "The Perils of Pauline" is shown for the first time in Los Angeles, California
Film serial "The Perils of Pauline" is shown for the first time in Los Angeles, California
Events After
The first blood transfusion using stored and cooled blood is performed during World War I
The first blood transfusion using stored and cooled blood is performed during World War I
Rodman Wanamaker organises a lunch to discuss forming a golfers association (later the PGA) at the Taplow Club, Martiniq
Rodman Wanamaker organises a lunch to discuss forming a golfers association (later the PGA) at the Taplow Club, Martinique Hotel, New York City
Battle of Verdun begins with a German offensive, leads to an estimated 1 million casualties, and becomes the longest bat
Battle of Verdun begins with a German offensive, leads to an estimated 1 million casualties, and becomes the longest battle of the entire war (9 months)
British author of "The Lord of the Rings", J.R.R. Tolkien marries Edith Mary Bratt at St. Mary Immaculate Roman Catholic
British author of "The Lord of the Rings", J.R.R. Tolkien marries Edith Mary Bratt at St. Mary Immaculate Roman Catholic Church, Warwick
Actress Gloria Swanson (17) weds actor Wallace Beery (30)
Actress Gloria Swanson (17) weds actor Wallace Beery (30)
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Hank Greenberg is born
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Belgian mining law introduces a 9.5-hour workday
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First running of San Francisco's famed "Bay to Breakers" footrace (7.63 miles/12.3 km); Robert Vlught wins in 44:10
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The US Post Office begins parcel post delivery
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on May 31, 1915?
- A Zeppelin is a type of rigid airship named after the German inventor Ferdinand von Zeppelin who pioneered rigid airship development at the beginning of the 20th century. Zeppelin's notions were first formulated in 1874 and developed in detail in 1893. They were patented in Germany in 1895 and in the United States in 1899.
- Why is An LZ-38 Zeppelin makes an air raid on London significant?
- A Zeppelin is a type of rigid airship named after the German inventor Ferdinand von Zeppelin who pioneered rigid airship development at the beginning of the 20th century.