Who is recognized as the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?

Amelia Earhart is recognized as the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, achieving this remarkable feat on May 20-21, 1932. Her successful flight from Newfoundland, Canada, to Ireland not only established her as a pioneering aviator but also significantly contributed to women's roles in aviation and inspired many women to pursue careers in the field. Earhart's fame extended beyond her flying achievements, as she became a symbol of courage and determination, advocating for women’s rights and participation in aviation.

The other individuals listed are all notable in their own right: Harriet Quimby was the first woman to earn a pilot's license in the United States and the first woman to fly solo across the English Channel, Bessie Coleman was the first African American woman to hold a pilot's license and fought for racial and gender equality in aviation, and Jacqueline Cochran was a prominent aviator known for breaking several speed and altitude records and for her role in the Women Airforce Service Pilots during World War II. Each has made significant contributions to aviation history, yet it was Amelia Earhart who first achieved the solo transatlantic flight as a woman.