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Amelia Earhart — This Day in Women's History

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Amelia Earhart

1897 – 1937

Aviation pioneer and author, the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.

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Jul241897
Aviation
Amelia Earhart born in Atchison, Kansas
The pioneering aviator is born.
Smithsonian — Amelia Earhart
May201932
Aviation
First woman to fly solo across the Atlantic
Departs Harbour Grace, Newfoundland; lands in Northern Ireland ~15 hours later.
Smithsonian — Amelia Earhart