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The German airship Hindenburg caught fire and crashed on May 6th, 1937. The zeppelin was landing in Lakehurst, New Jersey when it suddenly burst into flames. The exact cause of the disaster is unknown, but many experts think it was caused by a buildup of static electricity or something similar. 36 people were killed, including 13 passengers.

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