Charles Lindbergh
Charles Lindbergh was an American aviator who completed the first solo transatlantic flight, becoming one of the most famous men in the world and advancing the aviation industry.
Charles Augustus Lindbergh
Aviator
February 4, 1902
Aquarius
August 26, 1974
72
Detroit, Michigan
Charles Augustus Lindbergh (1902-1974) was a renowned American aviator and military officer, celebrated for accomplishing the first solo transatlantic flight in 1927. His historic journey from New York to Paris aboard the Spirit of St. Louis marked a significant turning point in aviation history. Apart from this groundbreaking feat, Lindbergh contributed to the field as a technical adviser for aviation during World War II, a consultant for various airlines, and an author of several books detailing his experiences as a pilot. He also played a role in designing the first artificial heart and developing perfusion techniques for blood transfusions. A dedicated environmentalist, Lindbergh established the Lindbergh Foundation in 1977 to support conservation initiatives.