Today in History: March 3, Millionaire makes first solo nonstop plane flight

Today in History: March 3, Millionaire makes first solo nonstop plane flight

Millionaire adventurer Steve Fossett became the first person to fly a plane around the world solo without stopping or refueling, landing in Salina, Kansas, where he took off 67 hours earlier.

Today is Tuesday, March 3, the 62nd day of 2026. There are 303 days left in the year. Today in history: On March 3, 2005, millionaire adventurer Steve Fossett became the first person to fly a plane… [+2130 chars]
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