Calbraith Perry Rodgers was an American aviation pioneer. He made the first transcontinental airplane flight across the U.S. from September 17, 1911, to November 5, 1911, with dozens of stops, both intentional and accidental. Wikipedia
Born: January 12, 1879, Pittsburgh, PA
Died: April 3, 1912 (age 33 years), Long Beach, CA
Spouse: Mabel Rodgers
Place of burial: Allegheny Cemetery, Pittsburgh, PA
Education: Wright Flying School
Parents: Calbraith Perry Rodgers Sr.
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