On this day, May 6, in 1937, the German zeppelin Hindenburg caught fire and was destroyed in New Jersey. Thirty-six people were killed.

At 7:25 p.m., as the Hindenburg attempted to dock in Lakehurst, N.J., a flame appeared on the outer cover of the rear of the airship. Within 34 seconds, the entire dirigible was engulfed in flames.

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