Pearl Harbor Attacked by Japanese

Filed under:
World War II Events
Event date:
December 7, 2024 (This event repeats every year)
Location:
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
Anniversary:
December 7, 1941 (83 year anniversary)
Description:

On December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor, a U.S. naval base in Hawaii, was attacked by the Japanese military. The surprise strike destroyed ships, aircraft, and killed over 2,400 Americans. The attack led the United States to enter World War II, marking a turning point in both American and world history.