20 Facts about Pearl Harbor

On this 69th anniversary of the attack, we revisit the sunken battleships and more.

In honor of those who lost their lives in the attack on Pearl Harbor 69 years ago today, we offer 20 interesting facts about that ill-fated day in history.

Hawaii islands

Pearl Harbor, home to this fleet in 1941, is located on what Hawaiian island?

Japanese imperialism

What were the reasons behind the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor?

Attack on Pearl Harbor

What was the name of the Japanese admiral who led the attack on Pearl Harbor?


Imperial Japanese Navy

How many Japanese bombers attacked Pearl Harbor?


Pearl Harbor timeline

What time did the attack on Pearl Harbor start?

Military attacks on American soil

How long did the attack on Pearl Harbor last?


US casualties

How many people, military and civilians, were killed or wounded at Pearl Harbor?


Hawaiian statehood

Since Hawaii wasn't a U.S. state yet, what treaty gave the United States access to Pearl Harbor?

US naval commanders

Who was the naval commander of the Pacific Fleet on the fateful day at Pearl Harbor?

Aviation technology history

What was the name of the officer who didn't act on the radar warning about Pearl Harbor?

Heroism at Pearl Harbor

What surprising battleship crewman was awarded the Navy Cross for firing at Japanese war planes with this weapon?

US Navy ships

To this day, more than 1,000 crewmen are entombed on what sunken battleship?

Pearl Harbor Battleship Row

Which battleships were in the port on the day Pearl Harbor was attacked?

US Navy fleets

What important military vessels escaped the Japanese bombers' attack on Pearl Harbor?

Wartime presidential addresses

What is the famous phrase from President Franklin D. Roosevelt's address to Congress the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor?

US Congress & World War II

What was the second nation on which the U.S. Congress declared war following the attack on Pearl Harbor?


Survivors of Pearl Harbor

What did the survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor say?

Aftermath of Pearl Harbor

What well-known American jurist served at Pearl Harbor during World War II?

Battle deaths in American wars

World War II remains the worst in terms of American war casualties. What military conflict takes second place?

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Celebrities Real Estate

Want to live like a star? See which cribs of the famous are on the market.

Rex Linn's home

"CSI: Miami" star Rex Linn has bought a Sherman Oaks, Calif., home. The 3,355-square-foot home he plans to share with fiancee Renee DeRese has a solar-heated swimming pool, a backyard cabana bar and a fire pit.

Danny Bonaduce's home

The Los Feliz, Calif., home of radio personality and former "Partridge Family" star Danny Bonaduce is on the market. The Spanish villa, built in 1926, has a new courtyard pool and roof.

Donald Trump's home

Donald Trump, the real estate mogul and "Apprentice" star, has put one of his homes in Southern California on the market. The 11,000-square-foot Mediterranean mansion is on the Trump National Golf Course.

Rafael Furcal's home

Rafael Furcal, a Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop, has put his contemporary Mediterranean home on a golf course in La Canada Flintridge, Calif., on the market. It has six bedrooms and nine bathrooms in about 7,400 square feet of living space.

Richard Fortus

The rhythm and lead guitarist for Guns N' Roses has placed his Woodland Hills, Calif., house on the market. The single-story contemporary has an open floor plan and cherry plank flooring.

Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann's home

Director Judd Apatow  and Leslie Mann have sold their Pacific Palisades, Calif., home (take a look). The traditional house sits behind gates on nearly an acre on a cul-de-sac.

Alan Thicke and Tanya Callau's home

Alan Thicke and Tanya Callau have listed their Toluca Lake, Calif., compound. The Spanish Colonial, built in 1934, sits behind gates on a flat acre lot with a north-south lighted tennis court, an outdoor entertaining area and a swimming pool.

Tommy 'Tiny' Lister's home

The actor and former professional wrestler has bought a home in Calabasas, Calif. The two-story English Tudor-style house, built in 1990, has 6,158 square feet of living space and a separate maid's quarters.


Scott Baio's home

"Happy Days" star Scott Baio and his siblings have listed their mother's 11,000-square-foot Toluca Lake, Calif., home. It has a guesthouse and a swimming pool, and it sits on more than a half-acre of gated grounds.

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14 Cool LED Products and Designs

Collection of unique products and cool designs with integrated LED lights.

LED Scarf

Elegant scarf designed by Mary Huang comes with bright LED lights.

LED Slippers

Now you can easily walk in the dark without turning on any lights.

LED Goggles

Beautiful goggles with ultra bright LEDs that flash from the inside.

LED Gloves

No matter where you are, you will stand out with these gloves.

LED Umbrella

Blade Runner inspired umbrella with LED shaft will guide you through the darkness.


LED Dress

Creative dress from Japan is illuminated by bright LED lights.

LED Headphones

Blinx LED headphones will pulse in tune with your favorite music.

LED Earrings

Stylish earrings with LED lights will make you stand out at night.

LED Eyelashes

Illuminated eyelashes designed by Soomi Park from Korea.

LED Sunglasses

Illuminated sunglasses come with LEDs that blink or glow steadily.

LED Suit

iPhone controlled LED suit in action at Dragon*Con in Atlanta.

LED Sneakers

Illuminated shoes by German fashion designer Moritz Waldemeyer.

LED Pillow

Heart shaped pillow with LEDs will make you feel safe at night.

LED Shoelaces

Washable shoelaces that glow in the dark will get you noticed.

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I'm Young and I am Now

 A selection of photos where people, years later, the situation is repeated in the photo.

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