Bessie Coleman's Biggest Moments

Birth

Jan 26, 1892

Bessie Coleman was born in Alanta, Texas. Into a a family of 13 children and a daughter of sharecroppers.

Father Left

Sep 1, 1901

Her dad left to leave on an Indian reserve for more rights.

Chicago

Nov 18, 1915

Bessie moved to Chicago with the many oppurtunities available.

Pilot's License

Jun 15, 1921

Bessie received her pilots license offically confirming her to be the first African-American pilot.

First American Air Show

Sep 3, 1922

Coleman has never gave a flight to prove her ablity to aviate in the U.S.

First Crash

Feb 22, 1923

While in Los Angels, CA Bessie's plane stalled in mid-air and crashed breaking a leg and 3 ribs.

First Plane

Sep 15, 1924

As a pilot she never flew her own plane until she bought her JN-4.

Death

Apr 30, 1926

While on a test run before her airshow, her mehcanic let the plane spin out of control as she tumled in air to her death.

Honored

Nov 15, 1995

Bessie was honored by the U.S postal service when she was put on a postage stamp during black heritage month.