TECHNOLOGYJul 22 · 08:10 UTCWTOP DCWTOP Staff

Today in History: July 22, First solo around-the-world flight

Aviator Wiley Post completed the first solo flight around the world on July 22, 1933, landing at Floyd Bennett Field in New York City after a journey lasting 7 days, 18 hours, and 49 minutes.

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