February 4, 1902
Birthday of St. Louis resident (as an adult), Charles Lindbergh who flew the Spirit of St. Louis. Read more about him in Tales From Missouri and the Heartland.
This post was contributed by Ross Malone. A historian and a retired school teacher, Ross has authored many books about Missouri’s history, weird facts, and folk tales. He has also written children’s historical fiction. Visit his website, and buy his books in the Missouri Life store.
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