CHARLES LINDBERGH

• Charles Lindbergh became the first pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean without making a stop, which was once thought to be impossible.
• Lindbergh's transatlantic flight "made him an international sensation, popularized the concept of air travel and showed the world the potential of aviation."
• Prior to his flight, he was told that a "solo trip across the Atlantic on a single-engine plane would be hazardous, if not suicidal."
• In addition, major airline companies dismissed Lindbergh's flight because there was no possibility of an "unknown airmail pilot from St. Louis achieving what no one had before."
• Following his flight, Americans gained more confidence in airplane travel and "suddenly everyone wanted to fly."
• In addition, aviation stocks soared, which prompted "more and more fledgling airlines" to emerge.

RHONDA ROUSEY

• Rhonda Rousey became the first woman to fight in the "Ultimate Fighting Championship's iconic Octagon."
• UFC president Dana White said women would never fight in that arena. He was asked when he would promote his first women's fight, he said, "never."
• Once she broke through, "the best female bantamweights in the world began fighting under the UFC banner, thrilling fans around the globe."
• Rousey stated, "At one point, it was bad to be female and walk in a gym, and people don’t understand that. But now they’re all looking for the next female fighter that’s going to make it."
• Now there are over 90 women competing in the UFC.
• She also became the first American woman to medal in judo at the Olympics, winning a bronze in 2008.
• Other women followed, with American Kayla Harrison winning gold in judo in 2012.