A Lecture on the Goldsboro Broken Arrow
A Near Miss with Nuclear Destruction
Description
π In January 1962, a B-52 bomber carrying two thermonuclear bombs broke apart mid-air over Goldsboro, North Carolina. What followed was an astonishing story of near catastrophe.
π Join us for a detailed lecture from Dr. Curtis Abel on the Goldsboro Broken Arrow incident, a review of the nuclear bomb, and the concept of nuclear winter.
π Don't miss this rare opportunity to learn about one of the most significant, yet lesser-known, events in Cold War history.
Statesville Historical Collection
117 South Center Street,, Statesville, NC 28677
Jan 24, 2025
6:00 PM EST
This event is free and open to the public!