Janice Brown is credited with being the first African American woman to hold a commercial pilot's license in the United States. She earned her license in 1943, breaking significant barriers in the aviation industry during a time when opportunities for women, particularly women of color, were extremely limited. Brown's achievement has inspired many in the fields of aviation and aerospace.
Janice Brown is credited with the first long-distance solar-powered flight. In 1980 she flew an experimental craft six miles. Her craft was named the Solar Challenger.
Janice Brown is credited with the first long-distance solar-powered flight. In 1980 she flew an experimental craft six miles. Her craft was named the Solar Challenger.
William Hill Brown is credited with writing "The Power of Sympathy," considered the first American novel. It was published in 1789.
Janice Brown, a 98-lb former teacher, flew a tiny experimental solar-powered aircraft, Solar Challenger, 6 mi in 22 min. near Marana, Ariz. (Dec. 3). The craft was powered by a 2.75-horsepower engine.
William Hill Brown is credited with writing the first American novel, The Power of Sympathy. It was published in 1791 and follows the a love story between two siblings who tragically don't know they are related.
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, a Dutch scientist, is credited with inventing the microscope in the 17th century. He was the first to create a powerful microscope that allowed for the observation of microorganisms and cells.
The Minoans are credited as Europe's first great civilization.
Ben Franklin is first credited with understanding electricity.
The Wright brothers are widely credited with the first successful airplane.
Solomon Brown is credited with inventing the first practical method for making and using the incandescent light bulb. He developed a carbon filament that significantly improved the efficiency and longevity of electric light. Brown’s innovations laid the groundwork for modern electric lighting technologies.
The Minoans are credited as Europe's first great civilization.
Joseph Niepce was credited with creating the first photograph in 1826. However, in 1835, Daguerre was credited with creating a treatment that was visible on paper.