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31 May 1915

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  • Day 300 of the war
  • The first aerial bombing of London occurs as German Zeppelins release 120 bombs along the Thames. Seven people are killed and 35 are injured. 41 fires are ignited and seven properties are destroyed, causing £18,596 worth of damage. There would be a further ten airship raids over London during 1915 and 1916, and one in 1917. Murder by Zeppelin: London Attacked!