Charles Lindbergh Lands in Paris
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Charles Lindbergh lands in Paris at night and the crowds rush his plane. Lindbergh completed the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight with this landing, having started in New York. For his efforts he received the Medal of Honor as well as a significant cash prize that was marked for the feat.

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