Amelia Earhart Solos the Atlantic

On May 21, 1932

Amelia Earhart landed near Londonderry in Northern Ireland, completing her solo transatlantic flight, making her the first woman to do so.

This Day in History - May 21

1927

In the Spirit of St Louis, Aviator Charles Lindbergh landed in Paris after the first-ever solo air crossing of Atlantic.

2013

Microsoft announced the release of the Xbox One.

1999

All My Children star Susan Lucci, at last, won a Daytime Emmy after being nominated 19 times, the longest period of unsuccessful nominations in television history.

1904

The International Federation of Association Football was founded in Paris.

1881

The American Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton, a pioneering American nurse.

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