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This Moment in Science History for 05-21-2025

This Moment in Science History for 05-21-2025

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 On May 21, 1927, Charles Lindbergh completed the first solo non-stop transatlantic flight in history, forever changing the course of aviation and capturing the world's imagination.

Lindbergh, a 25-year-old U.S. Air Mail pilot, took off from Roosevelt Field on Long Island, New York, in his custom-built, single-engine monoplane named the "Spirit of St. Louis." His ambitious goal was to fly non-stop from New York to Paris, a distance of 3,600 miles (5,800 km), which had never been accomplished before.

The flight was fraught with challenges. Lindbergh had to navigate through fog, ice, and darkness, relying on dead reckoning and celestial navigation. He also had to fight off fatigue, having to stay awake for the entire journey, which lasted 33 hours and 30 minutes.

Despite the odds, Lindbergh landed safely at Le Bourget Field in Paris on the evening of May 21, where a crowd of 150,000 people had gathered to witness the historic moment. The crowd surged forward, cheering and chanting "Lindbergh! Lindbergh!" as the exhausted pilot was escorted to safety.

Lindbergh's achievement made him an instant global celebrity and a symbol of the golden age of aviation. His flight demonstrated the possibilities of long-distance air travel and paved the way for the development of commercial aviation. The "Spirit of St. Louis" now resides in the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., serving as an enduring testament to Lindbergh's courage and the scientific advancements that made his incredible journey possible.
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