About Today: How Amelia Earhart Made History

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Today On May 20, 1932, Amelia Earhart set off on a flight that would secure her place in the history books. She successfully traveled from Newfoundland to Ireland, becoming the first female (and second person after Charles Lindbergh) to fly solo across the Atlantic. But as you probably remember from those history books, it wasn't the last adventure for Amelia Earhart. Let's learn more about this aviation pioneer and daring record setter from Kansas. How Did Amelia Earhart Become an Aviation Star? When you take a look at the life and flying career of Amelia Earhart, her first solo flight across the Atlantic is definitely a highlight. On the journey, she also became the first person to cross the Atlantic twice non-stop, and set the records for the longest distance flown by a woman and for the fastest flight across the Atlantic. But you'll also notice, it wasn't the first (or last) time this "Lady of the Air" made headlines in the aviation world. A Complete Timeline of Amelia Earhart's Accomplishments 34 Inspiring Quotes, Poems, and Letters by Amelia Earhart Search Related Topics:  aviators  historical mysteries  women aviators Why We Still Don't Know What Happened to Amelia Earhart Despite all of her accomplishments, Earhart is perhaps most famous for her mysterious disappearance while attempting to fly around the world. Nearly 77 years later, we're still unsure of her fate and the search for Amelia Earhart and her plane continues. Does the Castaway Theory Solve the Mystery of Amelia Earhart? Why Earhart Flew the Lockheed Model 10 Electra on Her Last Flight Search Related Topics:  amelia earhart  Meet the Other Women of Aviation History While Earhart is the most famous female aviator of all time, there were plenty of other women who took flight and made history. Have you ever heard of Elisabeth Thible? She was the first women to fly — in a hot air balloon! Who Was the First American Woman to Earn a Pilot's License? This Pilot Held More Than 35 Women's Aviation Records Who Was the First African American Woman to Fly a Plane? Search Related Topics:  women aviators  harriet quimby  amelia earhart Modern-Day Amelia Earhart Recreates Round-the-World Flight If you haven't heard by now, there's a modern-day pilot out there named Amelia Rose Earhart (!) and she's got big plans this summer. Learn how she wants to commemorate the infamous flight around the world that the original Amelia Earhart attempted in 1937. How to Support the Fly With Amelia Foundation What Type of Aircraft Will She Fly? Search Related Topics:  amelia earhart  amelia rose earhart  the amelia project Related Searches Amelia Earhart Book Newfoundland History Learn to Fly a Plane News Letters Search History Featured Articles Follow About.com on Social Media! 14 College Graduation Gift Ideas Top Memorial Day Recipes for 2014 Inside the New 9/11 Memorial Museum Who Invented the Rubik's Cube? How to Open Your Pool for the Summer   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest!   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement