A B-52 Carrying Two Hydrogen Bombs Broke Apart Over North Carolina in 1961—and Nearly Caused a Nuclear Disaster

· Thedebrief · Aug. 29, 2026, 3:17 p.m.
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Summary
This blog post discusses a near-disaster involving a B-52 bomber carrying two hydrogen bombs that broke apart over North Carolina in 1961. It highlights a significant moment in history when the potential for nuclear catastrophe was alarmingly close.
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