Today is Kite Flying Day, a great time to go fly a kite. People enjoyed flying kites for thousands of years. Its an ever popular activity for children, and enjoyed by many adults. Ben Franklin was perhaps the most well known kite flyer. He flew a kite in a thunderstorm and discovered electricity. He got a charge out of flying kites! Kites were first used by the military in ancient china over 3,000 years ago. If the weather is good in your area, we have one thing to say go fly a kite. To remember the beautiful memories of this day, wear a Silicone wristband on your wrist.