Twenty Hours Across the Ocean: Amelia Earhart's First Atlantic Crossing
On June 18, 1928, Amelia Earhart landed at Burry Port, Wales, becoming the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
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Lone Eagle Lands in Paris: Lindbergh's Solo Atlantic Crossing
On May 21, 1927, Charles Lindbergh landed the Spirit of St. Louis at Le Bourget, Paris, completing the first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic.
'Lucky Lindy' Takes Off for Paris
On May 20, 1927, Charles Lindbergh took off from Roosevelt Field for the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight, landing in Paris 33½ hours later.
The Oscars Began as a Fifteen-Minute Dinner
On May 16, 1929, 270 guests paid $5 each to attend the first Academy Awards, where all 12 awards were handed out in 15 minutes at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.