Mount Vesuvius Erupts in Italy, Kills 26, Destroys Allied Bombers March 18, 1944
Mount Vesuvius in Italy erupts, killing 26 people, causing thousands to flee their homes, and destroying dozens of Allied bombers.
Date: March 18, 1944
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