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USS Arizona attacked by Japanese aircraft at Pearl Harbor 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1941)


Video: 'E.04 - Tiger, Tiger, Tiger - Pearl Harbor - WW2 - 120 D - December 7, 1941' (covers the attack on Pearl Harbor in real time from 7:40-8:10 a.m. Hawaii Standard Time)

(Sunday, December 7, 1941, 8:05 a.m. in Honolulu/1:35 p.m. in Washington/Monday, December 8, 1941, 3:35 a.m. in Tokyo; during the Attack on Pearl Harbor, part of the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of World War II) — A Japanese torpedo explodes, ripping the keel off the USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Continue reading USS Arizona attacked by Japanese aircraft at Pearl Harbor 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1941)

USS West Virginia bombed by Japanese pilots at Pearl Harbor 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1941)


Video: 'E.04 - Tiger, Tiger, Tiger - Pearl Harbor - WW2 - 120 D - December 7, 1941' (covers the attack on Pearl Harbor in real time from 7:40-8:10 a.m. Hawaii Standard Time)

(Sunday, December 7, 1941, 8:00 a.m. in Honolulu/1:30 p.m. in Washington/Monday, December 8, 1941, 3:30 a.m. in Tokyo; during the Attack on Pearl Harbor, part of the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of World War II) — The USS West Virginia was attacked and sunk today by two bombs and seven torpedoes from Japanese aircraft at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Continue reading USS West Virginia bombed by Japanese pilots at Pearl Harbor 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1941)

U.S. Naval base at Pearl Harbor comes under massive attack by Japanese aircraft 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1941)


Video: 'E.04 - Tiger, Tiger, Tiger - Pearl Harbor - WW2 - 120 D - December 7, 1941' (covers the attack on Pearl Harbor in real time from 7:40-8:10 a.m. Hawaii Standard Time)

(Sunday, December 7, 1941, 7:55 a.m. in Honolulu/1:25 p.m. in Washington/Monday, December 8, 1941, 3:25 a.m. in Tokyo; during the Attack on Pearl Harbor, part of the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of World War II) — Japanese warplanes suddenly and unexpected today attacked the home base of the U.S. Pacific fleet at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii (with more than 80 aircraft in the first wave), plunging the United States into World War II. Continue reading U.S. Naval base at Pearl Harbor comes under massive attack by Japanese aircraft 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1941)

Japanese fighter pilots close in on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1941)


Video: 'E.04 - Tiger, Tiger, Tiger - Pearl Harbor - WW2 - 120 D - December 7, 1941' (covers the attack on Pearl Harbor in real time from 7:40-8:10 a.m. Hawaii Standard Time)

(Sunday, December 7, 1941, 7:49 a.m. in Honolulu/1:19 p.m. in Washington/Monday, December 8, 1941, 3:19 a.m. in Tokyo; during the Attack on Pearl Harbor, part of the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of World War II) — Japanese Commander Mitsuo Fuchida closed in on the unsuspecting target of Pearl Harbor today, peering “intently through my binoculars,” confirming eight battleships are “riding peacefully at anchor.” Continue reading Japanese fighter pilots close in on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1941)

Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor begins as fighter pilots bomb U.S. Naval Air Station at Kaneohe Bay 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1941)


Video: 'E.04 - Tiger, Tiger, Tiger - Pearl Harbor - WW2 - 120 D - December 7, 1941' (covers the attack on Pearl Harbor in real time from 7:40-8:10 a.m. Hawaii Standard Time)

(Sunday, December 7, 1941, 7:48 a.m. in Honolulu/1:18 p.m. in Washington/Monday, December 8, 1941, 3:18 a.m. in Tokyo; during the Attack on Pearl Harbor, part of the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of World War II) — The Empire of Japan launched an air raid on the U.S. Navy base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii today, with an attack on Naval Air Station (NAS) Kaneohe Bay to the east of the Hawaiian island of Oahu, as well as targets in Malaya, Hong Kong, Guam, the Philippines and Wake Island.


Video: 'Pearl Harbor Minute by Minute' (10-video playlist that covers the attack on Pearl Harbor in real time from 6:10-11:10 a.m. Hawaii Standard Time)

Of the 36 Catalinas stationed here, 27 were destroyed and six others were damaged, along with 18 sailors who perished in the attack.

Japanese attackers spotted approaching Hawaii, but sighting dismissed 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1941)


Video: 'E.02 - Genda's Plan - Pearl Harbor - WW2 - 120 B - December 7, 1941' (covers the attack on Pearl Harbor in real time from 6:40-7:10 a.m. Hawaii Standard Time)

(Sunday, December 7, 1941, 7:02 a.m. in Honolulu/12:32 p.m. in Washington/Monday, December 8, 1941, 2:32 a.m. in Tokyo; during the Attack on Pearl Harbor, part of the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of World War II) — Japanese attackers have been spotted from the ground. One of the men manning an army radar post noticed some blips on his radar. Continue reading Japanese attackers spotted approaching Hawaii, but sighting dismissed 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1941)

Japanese attack pilots use music from Hawaiian radio station to home in on Pearl Harbor 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1941)


Video: 'E.02 - Genda's Plan - Pearl Harbor - WW2 - 120 B - December 7, 1941' (covers the attack on Pearl Harbor in real time from 6:40-7:10 a.m. Hawaii Standard Time)

(Sunday, December 7, 1941, 7:00 a.m. in Honolulu/12:30 p.m. in Washington/Monday, December 8, 1941, 2:30 a.m. in Tokyo; during the Attack on Pearl Harbor, part of the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of World War II) — The first wave of Japanese aircraft, at around 130 miles from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and commanded by Mitsuo Fuchida, used music from an Hawaiian radio station to home in on the U.S. target. Continue reading Japanese attack pilots use music from Hawaiian radio station to home in on Pearl Harbor 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1941)

First wave of Japanese aircraft takes off for Pearl Harbor 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1941)


Video: 'Pearl Harbor Minute by Minute' (10-video playlist that covers the attack on Pearl Harbor in real time from 6:10-11:10 a.m. Hawaii Standard Time)

(Sunday, December 7, 1941, 6:10 a.m. in Honolulu/11:40 a.m. in Washington/Monday, December 8, 1941, 1:40 a.m. in Tokyo; during the Attack on Pearl Harbor, part of the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of World War II) — The first wave of 183 planes took off from Japanese aircraft carriers this morning approximately 230 nautical miles (430 km; 260 mi) north of Oahu, headed south to launch an attack against the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii. Continue reading First wave of Japanese aircraft takes off for Pearl Harbor 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1941)

‘Black or White’ by Michael Jackson peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1991)

(Saturday, December 7, 1991) — “Black or White” by Michael Jackson peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for seven consecutive weeks (Dec. 7/14/21/28, Jan. 4/11/18, 1992). Continue reading ‘Black or White’ by Michael Jackson peaks at #1 in USA 30 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1991)

U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt sends personal plea for peace to Japanese Emperor Hirohito 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1941)


Video: 'Pearl Harbor - 2 Hours That Changed The World ABC News' (Dec. 6, 1941 at 35:28)

(Saturday, December 6, 1941, 9:00 p.m. EST, less than 16 hours before Japan’s sneak attack on Pearl Harbor) — With negotiations at a standstill, President Franklin D. Roosevelt sent a personal appeal to Japanese Emperor Hirohito tonight in a last attempt at preserving the peace in the Pacific. Continue reading U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt sends personal plea for peace to Japanese Emperor Hirohito 80 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 6 1941)