1997 Event Linda Finch completes Amelia Earhart attempted around-the-world flight 1986 Event Rutan and Yeager make 1st around-the-world flight without refueling 1957 Event 3 B-52's set record for around-the-world flight, 45 hours 19 minutes 1949 Event USAF plane began 1st nonstop around-the-world flight 1924 Event 4 planes leave Seattle on 1st successful around-the-world flight 1895 Event Joshua Slocum completes around-the-world voyage in 11-m boat
