Today In History: September 7, Germany Launches Blitz On Uk

Today is Saturday, Sept. 7, the 251st day of 2024. There are 115 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 7, 1940, Nazi Germany began an intense bombing campaign of Britain during World War II with an air attack on London; known as The Blitz, the eight-month campaign resulted in more than 40,000 civilian deaths. Also on this date: In 1921, the first Miss America Pageant was held in Atlantic City, N.J. Related Articles Today in History: September 6, outpouring of grief at public funeral for Princess Diana Today in History: September 5, Munich Olympics massacre Today in History: September 4, confirmation hearings begin for future Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh Today in History: September 3, automobile driven more than 300 mph for first time Today in History: September 2, Diana Nyad swims from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage In 1943, a fire at the Gulf Hotel, a rooming house in Houston, claimed 55 lives. In 1963, the Pro Football Hall of Fame opened in Canton, Ohio and enshrined its first 17 members. In 1977, the Panama Canal Treaty, which called for the U.S.

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