March 1st: Charles Lindbergh’s Son Abducted
What Happened On March 1st? The evening of March 1st, 1932, began like any other in the quiet New Jersey home of Charles Lindbergh, the celebrated American aviator. However, it would soon turn into a day etched in history as the day his son, Charles Jr., just 20 months old, was kidnapped from his nursery. Five years prior in 1927, Charles Lindbergh meticulously planned and prepared his monoplane, the "Spirit of St. Louis." He attempted the daring solo transatlantic flight, a feat never attempted before, inspiring solo explorers such as Ellen MacArthur. After 33 hours, he finally touched down at…
