Severe dust storm crosses central Plains 80 years ago this hour (Apr 14 1935)


Video: 'Black Sunday'

(Sunday, April 14, 1935, 4:00 p.m. CST; during the Great Depression) — The “Black Sunday” dust storm descended upon the central Plains this afternoon, turning a sunny afternoon into total darkness. It was one of the worst dust storms in American history and it caused immense economic and agricultural damage.