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

1881

The American Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton, a pioneering American nurse.

1959

Gypsy opened at Broadway Theater in NYC for 702 performances.

1999

All My Children star Susan Lucci, at last, won a Daytime Emmy after being nominated 19 times, the longest period of unsuccessful nominations in television history.

2001

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

1932

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

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