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Yellow Tuesday
- When
- September 6, 1881
- Where
- Atmospheric event
September 6, 1881, was known as Yellow Tuesday due to the ominous atmospheric conditions following the fire.
The day after the fire, September 6, 1881, became known as Yellow Tuesday or Yellow Day because of the ominous nature of the atmospheric event. This phenomenon highlighted the severe environmental impact of the disaster.
Sources
- Thumb Fire Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-19
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