24 August 1932 August 23, 2021 Author: Staff Amelia Earhart becomes the first woman to fly across the United States non-stop (from Los Angeles to Newark, New Jersey). Famous Words of Inspiration..."Religion is fundamentally opposed to everything I hold in veneration - courage, clear thinking, honesty, fairness, and, above all, love of the truth." Henry Mencken — Click here for more from Henry Mencken Related posts: 12 May 1932 2 July 1937 2 August 1932 28 January 1932 20 March 1987 20 March 1987 12 July 1967 23 September 1932 6 February 1833 12 October 1773 Categories: History Tags: 1932, 24 August