Tag: aviation history

ON THIS DAY: Wiley Post completes first solo flight around the world (1933)

On this Day July 22, 2026 at 16:32

On 22 July 1933, American aviator Wiley Post completed the first solo flight around the world, finishing the journey in 7 days, 18 hours...

ON THIS DAY: Amelia Earhart makes history with transatlantic flight (1932)

On this Day May 21, 2026 at 16:49

In 1932, aviation history reached a defining moment when Amelia Earhart completed the first solo transatlantic flight by a woman, landing near Londonderry after...

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ON THIS DAY: The September 11 attacks of 2001

September 11, 2026 at 15:44

Anthropic blocks AI biological weapons attempts

International September 11, 2026 at 15:17

Anthropic says it has identified and disrupted attempts to...

85-year-old man dies after being struck by reversing vehicle in Anthoupoli

Cyprus September 11, 2026 at 15:00

An 85-year-old man, Andreas Christou, has died after being seriously injured in...

EU aid programme allocates €34m to Turkish Cypriots

Cyprus September 11, 2026 at 14:09

The European Commission on Friday approved an EU aid programme worth €34 million...

Bomb threat alert lifted at Larnaca Airport

Cyprus September 11, 2026 at 14:00

A bomb threat at Larnaca Airport triggered security protocols and grounded a flight...