Louise Thaden, American pilot (died 1979)

Louise Thaden

Iris Louise McPhetridge Thaden was an American aviation pioneer, holder of numerous aviation records, and the first woman to win the Bendix trophy, alongside Blanche Noyes. She was inducted into the Arkansas Aviation Historical Society's Hall of Fame in 1980.

November 12

Day of the year

November 12 is the 316th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 49 days remain until the end of the year.