This Day in History: Aviator Amelia Earhart vanishes over the Pacific Ocean
On July 2, 1937, aviator Amelia Earhart vanished while attempting to fly around the globe. Born 1897 in Atchison, Kansas, Earhart took up aviation at the age of 24. She was regarded as one of the first female aviators. In 1928, publisher George P. Putnam invited her to become the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.While her only job on the voyage was to keep the plane’s log, the flight won her great fame.
In 1928, publisher George P. Putnam invited her to become the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.She was dubbed “Lady Lindy” and given a White House reception by President Calvin Coolidge. Earhart first attempted a round-the-world flight in March of 1937. However, her Lockheed aircraft was seriously damaged during a takeoff and the trip was called off.
With 22,000 miles down, the last 7,000 would be over the Pacific Ocean. The next destination was Howland Island, which was just a few miles long.
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