June 4: TODAY'S INSPIRING WOMEN

Élisabeth Thible

In 1784, Élisabeth Thible became the first woman to fly in an untethered hot air balloon. Her flight covers four kilometres in 45 minutes, and reached 1,500 metres altitude (estimated).

Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie, an American actress, filmmaker, humanitarian, and activist, was born today in 1975.

Deeper Dive

Read more about Élisabeth Thible's flight.