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Today in California History: On September 21st, 1927, 60,000 San Diegans packed Balboa Stadium to honor Charles Lindbergh’s nonstop flight from New York to Paris.

The “Spirit of St. Louis” was built in San Diego, making the city a proud part of one of the greatest achievements in aviation history.

When Lindbergh returned, the massive celebration showed how deeply Californians connected to his triumph and how San Diego cemented its place in the story of flight.

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References:
“Today in California History” by Carl Palm, pg. 291

Image credits:
Balboa Stadium photo: California State Library
All other images: public domain

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