In 1981, beachgoers at Marina Beach were surprised to spot hang glider Patty Butler soaring through the skies with her pet cat, Puddy. Originally from New Jersey, Butler, a professional ice skater ...
On June 20, 1981, Theresa Claiborne was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. The Air Force’s first Black female pilot, Claiborne would become the first Black woman to command and ...
Watch the video above to see the Puddy soaring through the sky!If you liked this story, here are a few more amazing animals from decades past: LONG BEACH, Calif. — In 1981, beachgoers at Marina ...