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23 Rare Historical Photos Never Exposed Until Now

We’ve all heard the saying that “A picture is worth a thousand words,” but what exactly does it mean? Some historical events are so incredibly strange, beautiful, unnerving, or unusual, you’ll probably…

3. The Hindenburg Disaster

This historical photo was taken in May 6, 1937, and it shows one of the most well known aerial disasters of the 20th century. Nintey-seven people were on board the Hindenburg on its tragic, final voyage – only half of its actual capacity.

The Hindenburg was a German passenger airship filled with hydrogen. In an attempt to dock at Naval Air Station Lakehurst, the airship suddenly caught fire and was ultimately destroyed, resulting in the untimely death of 36 people. Incredibly, it was all caught on camera.

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