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German Spies Detonated 2 Million Pounds of Explosives

In 1916, German spies caused a massive explosion in New York Harbor, leading to the closure of the Statue of Liberty's torch.
WHO: German Spies
WHAT: Detonated 2 million pounds of explosives
WHEN: Dec 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: New York Harbor
WHY: To sabotage American interests during World War I

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