Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?

Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932. This monumental achievement not only showcased her exceptional flying skills but also helped pave the way for women in aviation and inspired many to pursue careers in fields that had been predominantly male. Earhart's solo flight took place on May 20-21, and she completed the risky journey from Newfoundland, Canada, to a pasture near Londonderry, Ireland, in approximately 15 hours. Her courage and determination made her an enduring symbol of female empowerment and exploration.

Other figures listed, such as Harriet Quimby, were indeed pioneers in aviation; Quimby became the first woman in the world to earn a pilot's license in 1911 but did not fly across the Atlantic. Bessie Coleman broke barriers as the first African American woman to earn a pilot's license, and Jacqueline Cochran was a prominent aviator known for her speed records and contributions during World War II, but neither of them accomplished the solo Atlantic crossing that Earhart did.