Amelia Earhart, a pioneering aviator and symbol of daring and adventure, disappeared over the central Pacific Ocean near Howland Island on July 2, 1937, while attempting to circumnavigate the globe. Her disappearance remains one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of the 20th century and has spurred countless theories and searches. Earhart’s legacy as a trailblazer for women in aviation and exploration continues to inspire adventurers and scientists to this day.