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Birth
Amelia Earhart was born on July 24, 1897 at 11:30 P.M. in Atchinson, Kansas. -
Muriel's Birth
Amelia's sister was born. -
Amelia Sees Her First Plane
Amelia sees her first plane at the Iowa state fair at age 11, but the plane did not make a lasting impression on her. -
Amelia Grandmother Dies
Amelia's grandmother, Amelia Otis dies, leaving wealth for her family to inherit. -
Amelia Rode Her First Plane
Amelia rode her first plane with Frank Hawks -
First Plane Lesson
Amelia had her first plane lesson with Netta Snook. -
First Personal Plane
Amelia got her first own personal plane, a yellow plane, hence the name the Canary. -
Amelia got her Pilot's License
Amelia recieved her pilot's license, which now allowed her to fly in competitions. -
Amelia's Parents Got A Divorce
Amelia's parents, Amy and Edwin Earhart, got a divorce after a long struggle over money-loss and Edwin's acohol cravings. -
Charles Lindbergh Flies Across the Atlantic
Charles Lindbergh flew over the Atlantic Ocean, giving Amelia hope and motivition that she, too, can accomplish this great achievement. -
Amelia Took Off Over The Atlantic.
Amelia Earhart took off in her plane to sail over the Atlantic Ocean, being the first to do so. -
Amelia Landed Across The Atlantic
Amelia landed in Burry Port, Wales and then later in London, England. -
Amelia Competes
Amelia competes in The "Powder Puff Derby" winning 3rd place. -
Edwin Earhart Dies
Edwin Earhart dies, because of stomach cancer, most likely from alcohol. -
Amelia Marries
Amelia Earhart marries George Putnam, a male pilot. -
Amelia Flies by Herself
Amelia flew over the Atlantic by herself, with no one there to help. -
Amelia Flies; Once Again.
Amelia flies non-stop from Burbank, California and Mexico City in Mexico. -
Amelia Takes Off Around The World
Amelia takes off on a flight around the world making many stops and many repairs for the plane she flew. -
Amelia Was Last Seen
Amelia was last seen before heading to Howland Island, Hawaii which was a very hard destination to land at.
