May 11, 1934: A massive dust storm dubbed the “Black Blizzard” blew eastward across the continental United States. The storm moved millions of pounds of dirt and dust from farmland to the eastern seaboard, catching the attention of Washington, D.C. politicians to plights of American farmers.

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History.com: 05/11/1934 – Dust Storm Sweeps Plains

This Day in History – May 11, 1934, was the day of the black blizzard. Dust and dirt storms poured upon the country making it very hard for farmers to keep their crops healthy. To find out more about this day, check out this video.