The Dark Day of 1780: When the Sun Vanished Without Warning

On May 19, 1780, an eerie darkness suddenly engulfed parts of North America, turning day into night and leaving people terrified. With no scientific explanation available at the time, many believed the end of the world had arrived. In this episode, we investigate the mysterious Dark Day of 1780, examine eyewitness accounts, and explore the scientific theories that attempt to explain one of history's strangest natural phenomena.