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Crime History: Hindenburg goes down in flames within seconds

By Scott McCabe
Published May 5, 2012 4:00am ET
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Crime History: Hindenburg goes down in flames within seconds
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 […]

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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