On July 28, 1945, an American B-25 bomber, piloted by Lieutenant Colonel William Franklin Smith Jr., crashed into the Empire State Building. The collision occurred because the pilot got disoriented in heavy fog. The impact killed 14 people and caused around $1 million in damages. One of the most remarkable stories from this tragic incident involves Betty Lou Oliver, who worked as an elevator operator in the building. After the crash, she was severely injured and firefighters, not realizing the e
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In 1945, a B-25 bomber accidentally crashed into the Empire State Building, yet the iconic skyscraper stood tall. How did it withstand such a massive impact? Learn the surprising story of engineering and resilience behind this historic event. #EmpireStateBuilding #PlaneCrash #NYCHistory #EngineeringMarvel #WWIIHistory #ItsHistory #SkyscraperFacts #HistoryShorts | It's History
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Did you know a B-25 Mitchell bomber crashed into the 79th floor of the Empire State Building? On July 28, 1945, amidst thick fog over New York City, one of the most incredible aviation disasters in history took place. From the shocking impact to the miraculous story of Betty Lou Oliver—the elevator operator who survived a 75-story plunge. | VibrantHistory
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