Today in STEM History- 30 September, 1968, The first Boeing 747 was rolled out of the custom-built Everett Plant in Washington State. It became a huge commercial success showcasing aerospace engineering with advancements in aerodynamics, materials science, and aircraft systems. The Boeing Company Federal Aviation Administration International Air Transport Association (IATA) Smithsonian Air and Space Museum NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration ICAO - International Civil Aviation O

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