Today in History – November 3

1982 – The Salang tunnel fire in Afghanistan kills up to 2,000 people.

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Salang tunnel (north portal)

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Salang tunnel south entrance

1943 – World War II: 500 aircraft of the U.S. 8th Air Force devastate Wilhelmshafen harbor in Germany.

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Wilhelmshaven harbor