On April 16, 1912, Harriet Quimby became the first woman to fly the English Channel - then lost her moment in history to the Titanic disaster the night before.
On April 16, 1912, Harriet Quimby became the first woman to fly the English Channel - a landmark achievement largely buried by the sinking of the Titanic.
On April 16, 1912, Harriet Quimby became the first woman to fly the English Channel solo - a milestone the Titanic disaster nearly erased from history.
Harriet Quimby became the first woman to fly the English Channel on April 16, 1912 - a milestone nearly erased by the Titanic sinking the night before.