Video: 'The Great Smog of 1952 | A Short Documentary | Fascinating Horror'
(Friday, December 5, 1952; during the Great Smog of London) — The Great Smog of London, lethal smog that caused by a combination of industrial pollution and high-pressure weather conditions, descended on the British capital today for the first five days, bringing the city to a near standstill and resulting in thousands of deaths. Continue reading Great Smog of London descends on British capital, killing thousands of people 70 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1952)