Charles Lindbergh - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 04, 1902 |
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| Age | |
| Birthplace | Detroit, Michigan, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | First solo nonstop transatlantic flight from New York to Paris (1927) |
Intro
Charles Lindbergh was an American aviator, military officer, author, inventor, and activist best known for making the first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 1927.
Early Life & Background
Charles Lindbergh grew up in Little Falls, Minnesota. He was the only child of Charles August Lindbergh, a U.S. Congressman, and Evangeline Lodge Land Lindbergh, a chemistry teacher.
Career Highlights
- Completed first solo nonstop transatlantic flight (May 20-21, 1927) in the Spirit of St. Louis
- Awarded the Medal of Honor for his historic flight
- Wrote the Pulitzer Prize-winning book 'The Spirit of St. Louis'
- Served as an inventor and consultant for aircraft development
- Advocate of aviation technology and conservation later in life
Trivia
- The Lindbergh kidnapping of his son in 1932 was called the 'Crime of the Century'
- After WWII, Lindbergh became a prominent environmentalist and supported the protection of endangered species
- He was a leading spokesman for the America First Committee, which opposed U.S. entry into WWII before Pearl Harbor
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When was Charles Lindbergh born?
Charles Lindbergh was born the 4 February 1902.
Where is Charles Lindbergh from?
Detroit, Michigan, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About February 4th, 1902, in brief:
- Historical events: Charles A. Lindbergh was born in Detroit, Michigan. He would later become a pioneering aviator famous for being the first person to complete a solo non-stop transatlantic flight in 1927.
- Day of the week: February 4th, 1902 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder by Jules Levy
- Popular movie: Uncle Josh at the Moving Picture Show directed by Edwin S. Porter
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