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The Day a Bomber Crashed Into the Empire State Building, and New York Kept Going On a foggy morning in July 1945, a U.S. Army B-25 Mitchell bomber accidentally crashed into the 79th floor of the Empire State Building while flying through thick clouds over Manhattan. The impact tore a gaping hole in the skyscraper, igniting fires that burned for hours and claimed 14 lives, including the crew. Despite the devastation, the building’s structure remained sound, a testament to its engineering. Incredi
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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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