Jan. 11, 1935: Amelia Earhart Becomes the First Person to Fly from Hawaii to U.S. Mainland On this day in 1935, aviator Amelia Earhart became the first person to fly solo from Honolulu, Hawaii to Oakland, California.Two years later, Earhart would begin her ill-fated around-the-world flight, disappearing over the Pacific after completing nearly 22, 000 miles of the voyage. Dive deep into the world of female aviation pioneers, with American Experience’s “Women of Flight” photo gallery. Photo: Amelia Earhart in 1928 (Library of Congress)
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Jan. 11, 1935: Amelia Earhart Becomes the First Person to Fly from Hawaii to U.S. Mainland

On this day in 1935, aviator Amelia Earhart became the first person to fly solo from Honolulu, Hawaii to Oakland, California.

Two years later, Earhart would begin her ill-fated around-the-world flight, disappearing over the Pacific after completing nearly 22, 000 miles of the voyage.

Dive deep into the world of female aviation pioneers, with American Experience’s “Women of Flight” photo gallery.

Photo: Amelia Earhart in 1928 (Library of Congress)

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July 24, 1897:  Happy Birthday Amelia Earhart!

American aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart was born on this day 115 years ago in Kansas.

In her lifetime, she set numerous flying records, wrote best-selling books about her experiences, and was involved in equal rights movements for women before disappearing over the Pacific Ocean at the age of 39.

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June 17, 1928: Amelia Earhart Begins First Trans-Atlantic Flight by a WomanOn this day in 1928, Amelia Earhart began her trans-Atlantic flight, the first by a woman. “Lady Lindy” was one of America’s first celebrities. After only a few years as a pilot, she became the best-known female flier in America, not only for her daring and determination but also for her striking looks and outspoken personality. Three weeks before her 40th birthday, Earhart disappeared over the Pacific Ocean and her story became legend. Watch the American Experience film, “Amelia Earhart” and flip through a photo gallery of significant women in Flight in the 20th Century.
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June 17, 1928: Amelia Earhart Begins First Trans-Atlantic Flight by a Woman

On this day in 1928, Amelia Earhart began her trans-Atlantic flight, the first by a woman.

“Lady Lindy” was one of America’s first celebrities. After only a few years as a pilot, she became the best-known female flier in America, not only for her daring and determination but also for her striking looks and outspoken personality.

Three weeks before her 40th birthday, Earhart disappeared over the Pacific Ocean and her story became legend.

Watch the American Experience film, “Amelia Earhart” and flip through a photo gallery of significant women in Flight in the 20th Century.

Source: to.pbs.org

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