1927Reputable sourceWell documented
Lindbergh Crosses the Atlantic
On the timeline · around 1927 ·
What happened
In May 1927 the 25-year-old Charles Lindbergh flew nonstop and alone from New York to Paris aboard the Spirit of St. Louis, a journey of 3,600 miles in over 33 hours. Landing before a crowd of 100,000, he became an overnight international celebrity.
Why it matters
Lindbergh's flight proved that long-distance air travel was possible and set off a boom of public enthusiasm and investment in aviation — the 'Lindbergh boom' that helped launch the airline industry.
Sources
- Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. Charles Lindbergh · Reputable source