dec 7, 1941 - Attack on Pearl Harbor
Description:
Surprise attack by the Japanese on the main U.S. Pacific Fleet harbored in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii destroyed 18 U.S. ships and 200 aircraft. American losses were 3000, Japanese losses less than 100. In response, the U.S. declared war on Japan and Germany, entering World War IIAdded to timeline:
Date:
dec 7, 1941
Now
~ 84 years ago