Amelia Earhart

Amelia Mary Earhart was an American aviator who became one of the most celebrated aviation pioneers. In 1928, Earhart was the first woman to cross the Atlantic by airplane.... Wikipedia

• Born:  Amelia Mary Earhart, July 24, 1897, Atchison, Kansas, U.S.
• Age at death:  41 years
• Disappeared:  July 2, 1937 (aged 39), Pacific Ocean
• Status:  Declared dead in absentia, January 5, 1939
• Occupation:  Aviator, author
• Known for:  Many early aviation records, including first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean
• Spouse(s):  George P. Putnam
• Awards:  Distinguished Flying Cross, Légion d'honneur, National Aviation Hall of Fame, National Women's Hall of Fame
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo