👤 Amelia Earhart
American aviator; first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean (1932). Disappeared over the Pacific in 1937.
| Aliases | Lady Lindy, Queen of the Air |
|---|---|
| Alternate names | Amelia Mary Earhart |
| Entity type | 👤 Person |
| Permanent ID | E005 |
| Parent topic | History & Culture |
| Wikidata | Q1256 |
| Wikipedia | Amelia_Earhart |
About Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart (1897–1937) became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic on 20–21 May 1932, five years to the day after Lindbergh. She set altitude and speed records and co-founded the Ninety-Nines, the international organization of women pilots.
In July 1937 she vanished over the central Pacific during a round-the-world attempt, creating aviation's most enduring mystery. The record questions are settled, though: 1932, Atlantic, solo, first woman.
Timeline
| 1897 | Born in Atchison, Kansas. |
| 1928 | First woman to fly across the Atlantic (as a passenger). |
| 1932 | First woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. |
| 1937 | Disappears over the Pacific during a world flight attempt. |
Famous Examples & Highlights
- First female solo Atlantic flight (1932)
- Co-founded the Ninety-Nines
- Multiple altitude and speed records
- 1937 disappearance mystery
Relationships
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Key events | First Female Solo Atlantic Flight (1932) |
| Organizations | The Ninety-Nines |
| Country | United States |
Parent & Child Topics
Parent: History & Culture
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