Birthdate: November 22, 1898
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Grand Saline, Texas, United States
Died: August 15, 1935
Wiley Post, an American aviator, achieved remarkable feats during the interwar period. He made history by becoming the first pilot to complete a solo flight around the world. Post’s significant contributions to high-altitude flying included the development of early pressure suits and the discovery of the jet stream. Unfortunately, his life was tragically cut short in a plane crash in Alaska. His Lockheed Vega aircraft, the Winnie Mae, is now a prominent exhibit at the National Air and Space Museum, showcasing his pioneering contributions to aviation.
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