On this day, May 6, 1937, the Hindenburg floated high over Manhattan on its way to NAS Lakehurst.

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All is serene --

That doesn't work anymore. This is probably the same footage:

Hindenburg Over New York City (1937)

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Topics: 1937, aircraft, lighter than aircraft, aviation, Graf Zeppelin Hindenburg, New York City

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1930s New York City (including the Hindenburg dirigible)
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John Meyer
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This is amateur silent 16mm film taken in New York City sometime in the mid-1930s. At approximately the 1:30 mark, you will see the German dirigible "Hindenburg" flying very low over the city. You will also see very well-dressed children (by today's standards) playing football.

LZ 129 Hindenburg

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Final flight: May 3–6, 1937
Main article: Hindenburg disaster

After making the first South American flight of the 1937 season in late March, Hindenburg left Frankfurt for Lakehurst on the evening of May 3, on its first scheduled round trip between Europe and North America that season. Although strong headwinds slowed the crossing, the flight had otherwise proceeded routinely as it approached for a landing three days later.

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Hindenburg disaster

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Flight

After opening its 1937 season by completing a single round-trip passage to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in late March, the Hindenburg departed from Frankfurt, Germany, on the evening of May 3, on the first of 10 round trips between Europe and the United States that were scheduled for its second year of commercial service. American Airlines had contracted with the operators of the Hindenburg to shuttle the passengers from Lakehurst to Newark for connections to airplane flights.

Except for strong headwinds that slowed its progress, the Atlantic crossing of the Hindenburg was otherwise unremarkable until the airship attempted an early-evening landing at Lakehurst three days later on May 6. Although carrying only half its full capacity of passengers (36 of 70) and crewmen (61, including 21 crewman trainees) for the accident flight, the Hindenburg was fully booked for its return flight. Many of the passengers with tickets to Germany were planning to attend the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in London the following week.


D-LZ129, the airship involved, seen over New York City shortly before the disaster

The airship was hours behind schedule when it passed over Boston on the morning of May 6, and its landing at Lakehurst was expected to be further delayed because of afternoon thunderstorms. Advised of the poor weather conditions at Lakehurst, Captain Max Pruss charted a course over Manhattan Island, causing a public spectacle as people rushed out into the street to catch sight of the airship. After passing over the field at 4:00 p.m., Captain Pruss took passengers on a tour over the seasides of New Jersey while waiting for the weather to clear. After finally being notified at 6:22 p.m. that the storms had passed, Pruss directed the airship back to Lakehurst to make its landing almost half a day late. However, as this would leave much less time than anticipated to service and prepare the airship for its scheduled departure back to Europe, the public was informed that they would not be permitted at the mooring location or be able to visit aboard the Hindenburg during its stay in port.

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Hindenburg hovering over Manhattan--hours before disaster on landing in Lakehurst, New Jersey, today 1937:

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Mon May 6, 2024: On this day, May 6, 1937, the Hindenburg floated high over Manhattan on its way to NAS Lakehurst.

Thu Apr 4, 2024: On this day, April 4, 1936, the Hindenburg arrived in Rio de Janeiro.

Sat May 6, 2023: On this day, May 6, 1937, the Hindenburg floated high over Manhattan on its way to NAS Lakehurst.

Tue Apr 4, 2023: On this day, April 4, 1936, the Hindenburg arrived in Rio de Janeiro.

Fri May 6, 2022: On this day, May 6, 1937, the Hindenburg floated high over Manhattan on its way to NAS Lakehurst.

Mon Apr 4, 2022: On this day, April 4, 1936, the Hindenburg arrived in Rio de Janeiro.

Thu May 6, 2021: On this day, May 6, 1937, the Hindenburg floated high over Manhattan on its way to NAS Lakehurst.

Sun Apr 4, 2021: On this day, April 4, 1936, the Hindenburg arrived in Rio de Janeiro, on the completion of

Wed May 6, 2020: On this day, May 6, 1937, the Hindenburg floated high over Manhattan on its way to NAS Lakehurst.

From Dennis Donovan: Mon May 6, 2019: 82 Years Ago Today; "Oh, the humanity!"

Wikipedia: Lakehurst Maxfield Field

Thu May 3, 2018: On May 3, 1937, the Hindenburg left Frankfurt for its first trip of the year to the US.

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1. Caskets of people killed on airship Hindenburg, waiting on New York pier for shipment to Germany

Caskets of people killed on airship Hindenburg, waiting on New York pier for shipment to Nazi Germany, today 1937:

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Mon May 6, 2024: Caskets of people killed on airship Hindenburg, waiting on New York pier for shipment to Germany

Fri May 12, 2023: Caskets of people killed on airship Hindenburg, waiting on New York pier for shipment to Germany

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2. Caskets carrying victims of Hindenburg disaster being loaded aboard German ship "Hamburg" for shipment to Germany

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Caskets carrying victims of Hindenburg disaster being loaded aboard a German ship Hamburg for shipment to Germany in New York.

Caskets carrying victims of Hindenburg disaster being loaded aboard a German ship...HD Stock Footage

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Caskets carrying victims of Hindenburg disaster being loaded aboard a German ship Hamburg for shipment to Germany in New York.

Dead bodies of victims of Hindenburg disaster in New York, United States. People lined up on the pier to attend the funeral ceremonies of victims who lost their lives in the explosion of German airship Hindenburg in New York, United States. Nazi flags fly at half mast after the Hindenburg disaster. A Nazi General salutes as caskets wrapped in Nazi flags lined up on the pier. United States military officers at the ceremony. A casket wrapped in Nazi flag being hoisted aboard the German ship Hamburg for shipment to Germany. Location: New York United States. Date: May 12, 1937.

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Mon May 6, 2024: Caskets carrying victims of Hindenburg disaster being loaded aboard German ship "Hamburg" for shipment to Germany

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3. One of the later episodes of "the Waltons" I remember the most--when John Boy (then a reporter)

is sent to cover the "miraculous" Hindenburg landing and instead is first and foremost watching the historic disaster. It was well done and conveyed the long-lingering horror of those who witnessed this tragic disaster. Sappy or not, Richard Thomas and many others in the Walton's cast were good actors.

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4. Hindenburg Reconsidered - The History Guy

18:32 min.

Hindenburg Reconsidered
The History Guy: History Deserves to Be Remembered

May 6, 2026

89 years ago, on May 6, 1937, a great airship burned in one of the most memorable moments of the twentieth century. The story of the Hindenburg has, over time, become more legend than fact, while truth has become nearly forgotten history.

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