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A 1980 military operation to rescue American hostages in Iran ends with disastrous results.

A 1980 military operation to rescue American hostages in Iran ends with disastrous results.

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When Weather Changed History

S1, EP4 "Operation Eagle Claw"

A 1980 military operation to rescue American hostages in Iran ends with disastrous results.

When Weather Changed History

S2, EP2 "Great Chicago Fire"

Unseasonably dry weather and strong winds turn a small fire into a conflagration that destroys a large portion of Chicago in 1871.

When Weather Changed History

S2, EP1 "Galveston Hurricane"

A hurricane devastates the Texas coastal city of Galveston on Sept. 8, 1900.

When Weather Changed History

S2, EP6 "The Dust Bowl"

A severe drought in the 1930s devastates America's heartland.

When Weather Changed History

S1, EP7 "Delta 191 Crash"

A violent weather phenomenon causes the crash of Delta Air Lines Flight 191 on Aug. 2, 1985.

When Weather Changed History

S1, EP3 "Air Florida Potomac Crash"

The weather-related crash of Air Florida Flight 90 on Jan. 13, 1982, leads to changes in air-travel safety.

Storm Tracker Jim Cantore reveals the stories behind how weather has affected some amazing historical events. Events like the space shuttle Challenger disaster, dust storms that interfered with military operations and the origin of Coast Guard Rescue are examined.
Original Air Date: Jan 6, 2008
Genres: NatureDocuseriesTV Series
Rating: TVG
Playback: HD
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