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First Meteorite Strike Survivor: Ann Hodges' Incredible Tale

12/2/2025

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On November 30, 1954, Ann Hodges of Sylacauga, Alabama, became the first person to survive a meteorite strike.
An 8.5-pound chondrite meteorite crashed through Hodges's roof, bounced off a radio, and hit her hip, causing only a bruise.
The incident drew public attention and led to legal disputes over the meteorite's ownership.
In 1956, Hodges donated the meteorite to the Alabama Museum of Natural History, where it remains on display.

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On November 30, 1954, Ann Hodges of Sylacauga, Alabama, became the first person to survive a meteorite strike.
An 8.5-pound chondrite meteorite crashed through Hodges's roof, bounced off a radio, and hit her hip, causing only a bruise.
The incident drew public attention and led to legal disputes over the meteorite's ownership.
In 1956, Hodges donated the meteorite to the Alabama Museum of Natural History, where it remains on display.