Birth of Eugenie (Evgeniya) Mikhailovna Shakhovskaya in Saint Petersburg on September 5, 1889.
Born on September 5, 1889, in Saint Petersburg, Eugenie Mikhailovna Shakhovskaya entered the world at a significant moment in Russian history. The future aviator was a trailblazer from the start, entering into a noble family which allowed her to explore her interests in aviation. Her birth is a pivotal point marking the advent of a life dedicated to breaking barriers and reshaping the possibilities for women in aviation.