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  1. Apr 2, 2014 · Jessica Morales, also known as "Baby Jessica," became famous in 1987, when she fell down a well in her aunt's backyard at 18 months old. She remained trapped for 58 hours.

  2. In 1987, the world stood still for 58 hours as rescuers in Midland, Texas, worked tirelessly to save an 18-month-old girl, Jessica McClure. Fondly known as “Baby Jessica,” she had accidentally fallen into a narrow well, becoming trapped 22 feet underground.

  3. Sep 14, 2024 · Baby Jessica, also known as Jessica McClure, became a household name in 1987 when she fell into a well in her aunt's backyard in Midland, Texas. Why is she famous? The dramatic rescue operation, which lasted 58 hours, was broadcast live on television, capturing the hearts of millions.

  4. "Jessica" was the first- or second-most popular female baby name in the United States from 1981 to 1998 [6] [7] before falling out of the Top 20 in 2004. [8] It also rose to No. 1 in England and Wales in 2005, [9] dropping to No. 3 in 2006. [10] Common nicknames of the name Jessica include "Jess", "Jessi" and "Jessie".

  5. 1 day ago · Peculia Mushwana. Comments Gift article. Bookmark. 0:00. Subscribers can listen to this article. Jessica McClure Morales became a world sensation after she was rescued from a well when she was a toddler (RIGHT). (PHOTOS: Facebook/Chip McClure baby Jessica page, Gallo Images/Getty Images)

  6. Sep 17, 2024 · On October 14, 1987, in Midland, Texas, Jessica McClure, affectionately known as “Baby Jessica,” was playing in her aunt’s backyard when she accidentally fell into an abandoned well. The well, only eight inches in diameter, was an unfathomable trap for the 18-month-old.

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  8. Jun 14, 2024 · Jessica McClure, known in an media as “Baby Jessica,” fell into a backyard well in 1987 and was subsequently rescued Jessica Meir , American astronaut who participated in the first...

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