Birthdate: May 11, 1875
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Arcadia, Michigan, United States
Died: July 1, 1912
Harriet Quimby made aviation history as the first American woman to earn a pilot’s license in 1911. She further cemented her legacy by becoming the first woman to fly across the English Channel in 1912. Though her life was tragically cut short in a flying accident at 37, Quimby’s achievements continue to inspire women in aviation.
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