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On This Day in Aviation History
A Washington Herald cover photo captured Atwood's approach to the White House South Lawn. (Photo by G.V. Bock, via Library of Congress)

Plane Lands on White House Lawn, Howard Hughes Sets Round-the-World Speed Record: July 14th in Aviation History

Harry Atwood lands his "Moth" biplane on the White House lawn, Howard Hughes sets a new round-the-world speed record, and more...
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On This Day in Aviation History: February 13th

The TSA takes over airport security from the FAA, the Soviets start using Cuba as a base for US spy missions, the F-4 Corsair makes its operational debut and more...
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Today in Aviation History: November 19th

China launches their first spacecraft, TAP Flight 425 crashes, Apollo 12 lands on the Moon, construction of Ronald Reagan Airport begins, and more.
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On This Day in Aviation History: December 20th

A Continental 737 slides off the runway and burns at Denver, the first flight of the Delta Dagger, the first flight over Antarctica, and more...
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On This Day in Aviation History
March 2, 1962 cover of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

March 1st in Aviation History: American Airlines Flight 1 Crashes in New York, Lindbergh Baby is Kidnapped

An American Airlines 707 crashes in New York, the Lindbergh Baby is kidnapped, JFK shuts down its busiest runway for repairs, and more...
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