Historic Milestones: Chuck Berry's First Single and Lindbergh's Transatlantic Flight

May 20 and 21 mark significant achievements in music and aviation history, from Berry's 'Maybellene' to Lindbergh's solo journey.

On May 21, 1955, Chuck Berry recorded 'Maybellene,' his first single for Chess Records in Chicago.
Charles Lindbergh took off on May 20, 1927, for his historic solo flight from New York to Paris.
The Saturday Evening Post published its first Norman Rockwell cover on May 20, 1916.
Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic, landing in Northern Ireland on May 21, 1932.
The American Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton on May 21, 1881.