Hurricane
1938
The Long Island Express — Cat 3 hits unwarned
600+ killed; the most powerful hurricane to hit New England since 1869.
New England
1 notable weather event have shaped this date in U.S. history — tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards, and the records they set or broke.
600+ killed; the most powerful hurricane to hit New England since 1869.
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