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National Airlines Flight 967 explodes in mid-air over the Gulf of Mexico, killing all 42 aboard.

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National Airlines Flight 967

1959 aviation accident

National Airlines Flight 967, registration N4891C, was a Douglas DC-7B aircraft that disappeared over the Gulf of Mexico en route from Tampa, Florida, to New Orleans, Louisiana, on November 16, 1959. All 42 on board were presumed killed in the incident.
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November 16

Day of the year

November 16 is the 320th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 45 days remain until the end of the year.
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