History Of The Day - Meteorite Strikes Ann Elizabeth Hodges (1954)

[TFD]

Thousands of people are struck by lightning every year, but in 1954, Ann Hodges of Sylacauga, Alabama, became the first person in modern history to be hit by a meteorite. Hodges was napping on her couch when she was rudely awakened by a grapefruit-sized meteorite crashing through her roof, bouncing off her radio, and striking her on the hip. The incident left her badly bruised. Who prevailed in the dispute between Hodges and her landlord over ownership of the meteorite? Discuss

[Nifemi Donald]

Wow! I wasn't even born yet when this happened. If i was i should be 59 years old by now. Good stuff