Days That Shook the World S2E1 — Disaster in the Sky: The Hindenburg / Challenger Disaster
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Days That Shook the World•Season 2•Episode 1

Disaster in the Sky: The Hindenburg / Challenger Disaster

7.4/10 · 16 votesSep 27, 200452 min

Ranked #6 of 9 in Season 2•−0.3 vs season avg

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6 May 1937 And 27 January 1986. Two traumatic air disasters highlighting the human cost of aviation: the transatlantic crossing of the luxurious airship Hindenburg ends in disaster while tragic events accompany the launch of the Challenger space shuttle.

Directed byAngus Cameron
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Episode Summary

"Disaster in the Sky: The Hindenburg / Challenger Disaster" is episode 1 of Days That Shook the World season 2. It scored 7.4/10 from 16 votes, ranking #6 of 9 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Angus Cameron, it aired on September 27, 2004.

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