1881 The USS Jeannette, under the command of George Washington De Long, sinks in the Arctic circle following 21 months of drifting after becoming trapped in the ice.
1917 World War I: the deadliest German air raid on London during World War I is carried out by Gotha G bombers and results in 162 deaths, including 46 children with 432 injuries.
1920 US Post Office says children cannot not be sent by parcel post (after various instances).
1942 1st V-2 rocket launch, Peenemunde, Germany; reached 1.3 km.
1942 Germany lands 4 saboteurs on Long Island.
1944 Nazi Germany begins V-1 (Fieseler Fi-103) flying bomb (doodle-bugs) attacks.
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