Chronology of World War II

Saturday, November 28

Coconut Grove Fire in Boston


Coconut Grove Fire in Boston
November. 28, 1942 / Eyewitness Benjamin Ellis of Beacon Street was standing just across the street when the fire broke out. 'Suddenly a huge sheet of flame burst out through the entrance, setting fire to clothing, hair, hats, evening dresses, and searing human flesh. Those flames belched 15 feet out into the street.'