Today in History: Amelia Earhart becomes first to make solo flight across Pacific
- Posted on January 12, 2025
- By Chicago Tribune
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Today in History: Amelia Earhart becomes first to make solo flight across Pacific
On Jan. 12, 1935, aviator Amelia Earhart completed an 18-hour trip from Honolulu to Oakland, California, making her the first person to fly solo across any part of the Pacific Ocean.