The life of Amelia Earhart By lauradelaborda Jul 24, 1897 Born on July 24, 1897, in Atchison, Kansas Period: Jul 24, 1897 to Jun 2, 1937 The life of Amelia Earhart Jan 1, 1905 One time, Amelia and a friend built a roller coaster Jan 1, 1917 Amelia went to 6 colleges! Aug 18, 1929 Amelia had an airplane race. Sep 1, 1930 On 1930, her father died. Feb 7, 1931 Amelia married George Putnam on 1931. Jun 1, 1937 Amelia took off for her Around the World Flight. Jun 2, 1937 Amelia Earhart died.