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Today in History: B-25 Bomber Crashes Into Empire State Building

7/28/2025

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On July 28, 1945, a B-25 Mitchell bomber crashed into the Empire State Building in New York City due to thick fog. The accident resulted in the deaths of 14 individuals and injured approximately 24 others. The crash caused an estimated $1 million in damage, but the building's structural integrity remained intact.

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On July 28, 1945, a B-25 Mitchell bomber crashed into the Empire State Building in New York City due to thick fog. The accident resulted in the deaths of 14 individuals and injured approximately 24 others. The crash caused an estimated $1 million in damage, but the building's structural integrity remained intact.