This Day in History July 7, 1981

By Ruth on July 7, 2013 in history, science history
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Solar Challenger

I don’t remember this event, but maybe some of your do.  On this date in 1981, the Solar Challenger, Paul B. MacCready’s solar-powered creation, became the first plane powered solely by the sun to cross the English Channel.  MacCready had earlier had issues with Gossamer Albatross, the first human-powered plane to cross the English Channel (the pilot got dehydrated and suffered from leg cramps).  His Solar Challenger went better, as you can see.

For more info:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_Challenger

http://www.nasa.gov/centers/dryden/news/FactSheets/FS-054-DFRC.html#.UdmCpjvYdrM

http://famousdaily.com/history/solar-challenger-crosses-english-channel.html

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  1. Cheryl Foss McDaniel July 9, 2013 Reply

    I do actually, because I was an extemporaneous speaker on the high school speech team. I collected every bit of news I could get my hands in the event I had to fashion a three minute speech on it. Great job!
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      Ruth July 9, 2013 Reply

      That is really something! And thanks for commenting so much on my blog–it really makes my day!

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