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The Explosion of the SS John Morgan
A naval ship carrying explosives accidentally rams another causing a massive explosion killing an estimated 68 men. -
The Crash of Flight 777
A British plane was shot down by German forces. All 17 passengers perished in the crash. -
Nile Kinnick and the Heisman Trophy
Kinnick won the Heisman but passed up the oppertunity to go to the NFL to serve his country, he died whilst serving. -
The Death of John Stevens
The lead engineer of the Panama canal died on this day. -
Zoot Suit Riots
A fight between servicemen and California locals leads to a massive uprising. -
The Pocket Protector Patent
Inventor Robert Hurely patents the Pocket Protector. -
Kermit Roosevelt's Death
Roosevelt's son dies due to a self inflicted gun shot wound, he was 53. -
Pierre Laval and Extra Troops
Due to the increasing war effort Nazi practitioner Laval announces on a radio program that more troops are needed for the Nazi Regime -
Simulated Chemical Attack on NY
Due to the increasing threat of a Nazi attack, the NY government simulates a chemical attack far away from pedestrians. -
The Explosion of the Mutsu
due to ammunition in hot weather the Mutsu explodes killing over 1,000 people. -
The First Turbojet Bomb Prototype
Germany's Arado AR makes it's first successful flight. -
Charlie Chaplin Marries
Charlie Chaplin Marries Oona O'Neil. -
Detroit Riot
A fistfight erupts into a riot between races. -
Częstochowa is Destroyed
The Jewish ghetto Częstochowa is destroyed when residents fought against the Nazis. -
Citizens at a Beach are Killed by Non-Piloted Aircraft.
Because of a system malfunction a P-38 fighter bails his aircraft leaving it to crash on a nearby beach.
