220K views · 3.9K reactions | The Attack That Woke a Sleeping Giant: Pearl Harbor (1941) #PearlHarbor #WWII #OnThisDay On this day in 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. In just two hours, 2,403 Americans were killed and the US Pacific Fleet was devastated. This "date which will live in infamy" forced the United States to enter World War II | Big Bang Bogan | Facebook

As the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor approaches, survivors address their dwindling numbers and stress the importance of remembering its lessons for future generations. HISTORY Honors presents "Pearl Harbor: 75 Years Later", a special airing Dec. 3rd. | HISTORY