Charles Lindbergh and the First Solo Transatlantic Flight

On May 21, 1927

In the Spirit of St Louis, Aviator Charles Lindbergh landed in Paris after the first-ever solo air crossing of Atlantic.

This Day in History - May 21

1951

The 9th Street Art Exhibition opened.

1932

Amelia Earhart landed near Londonderry in Northern Ireland, completing her solo transatlantic flight, making her the first woman to do so.

2001

French Taubira law officially recognized the Atlantic slave trade and slavery as crimes against humanity.

996 AD

Otto III was crowned Holy Roman Emperor at the young age of 16.

1904

The International Federation of Association Football was founded in Paris.

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