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First woman in the stratosphere

First woman in the stratosphere
Who
Jeannette Ridlon Piccard
What
First
Where
United States
When
23 October 1934
Accompanied by her husband Jean Félix Piccard (of the famous balloonist/explorer family), Jeannette Ridlon Piccard (USA) piloted the "Century of Progress" to an altitude of 17,550 metres on 23 October 1934, becoming the first woman to reach the stratosphere. Taking off from Dearborn, Michigan, USA, and landing in Cadiz, Ohio, USA, the entire journey lasted 7 hours 54 minutes. The couple were also accompanied by their pet turtle.