Historical eventSeptember 301945

Bourne End rail crash

The Bourne End rail crash, in Hertfordshire, England, kills 43.

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When
Sunday, September 30 194581 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
20th century · 1940s
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Dates: From 1945.

What happened

The Bourne End rail crash, in Hertfordshire, England, kills 43.

September 30 through the years

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September 30 1945 — 81 years ago, on a Sunday.

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