On this day in 1953, aviator Jackie Cochran became the first woman to fly faster than the speed of sound.

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From the desk of “Stuff You Missed in History Class,” “This Day in History Class” quickly recounts a tidbit from today’s events in history.

This Day in History Class

On this day in 1953, aviator Jackie Cochran became the first woman to fly faster than the speed of sound.

Jackie Cochran broke sound barrier - May 18, 1953

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