July 22, 1933: Wiley Post becomes the first person to fly solo around the world, completing the journey in 7 days, 18 hours, and 49 minutes.

1933: Pilot Wiley Post returns to Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn, New York, 7 days, 18 hours, 49 minutes after leaving. Aided by new technology, his flight is the first solo circumnavigation by air, and it’s also the fastest-ever around-the-world-trip. Born in Texas, Post wanted to be a pilot after...