06/18/2026
On June 18th, 1983, Sally Ride made history as the first American woman astronaut and the youngest woman astronaut to fly aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger, marking a significant milestone in our 250-year history. Notably, Sally Ride was among six women selected in 1978 for NASA astronaut group 8, the first American selection class to include females. This achievement demonstrates that dreams can become a reality with faith. Visit Caroline's Collections for an extensive selection of books on history and notable events that have shaped our nation over the past 250 years.