Ep61 The Day the Clowns Cried

Published: Nov. 2, 2021, 11 a.m.

The \u201cHartford Circus Fire,\u201d also known as \u2033The Day the Clowns Cried,\u2033 occurred on July 6, 1944, in Hartford, Connecticut. It was one of the worst fire disasters in United States history and took place during a performance of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus with over 6,000+ guests present. 700+ were injured and 167 people died.