Amelia Earhart (July 24, 1897- Declared Dead January 5, 1939) -Was the first female passenger to cross the Atlantic in 1928 and was the first female to pilot a transatlantic flight in 1932. -Attempted to be the first pilot to fly around the world in 1937, but disappeared and later declared dead. -Was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame in 1968. -Believed in equality between men and women.