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A periscope is sighted in the water by a minesweeper and reported to be investigated.
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220 miles north of Pearl Harbor, Admiral Nagumo orders launching of 1st wave of 183 aircraft. 2 are lost during takeoff
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1st wave is almost at the North Shore of Oahu. Deployment for the attack begins.
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Japanese Commander Fuchida orders attack on Pearl Harbor.
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Commander Fuchido sends out the code, "TORA TORA TORA," to the entire navy of Japan. The code signified a successful surprise attack on the Americans.
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The attack begins. Bombs rain down on the Harbor and the nearby airfields.
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Forward magazines on battleship USSARIZONA suddenly explodes and sinks within nine minutes. Concussion of the explosion blows men off repair ship USS VESTAL.
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American planes are sent North after the attack is over to look for Japanese troops but are unsuccessful.
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The USS Shaw is hit with a devastating explosion.
