Hindenburg disaster, Airship disaster in the United States
The Hindenburg disaster was an airship crash that occurred on May 6, 1937, in Manchester Township, New Jersey, United States.
The event marked the end of the airship era and is often considered one of the worst airship disasters in history.
The Hindenburg has since become a popular cultural reference, featuring in many movies, documentaries, and songs.
Today, the site is part of Naval Air Engineering Station Lakehurst, an active military base.
Despite the horrific disaster, only 36 percent of the passengers and crew onboard lost their lives.
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