What can viewers expect with “When Weather Changed History”?
What will they learn from the show? A: The show looks at the power of nature and its incredible impact on history, offering often-surprising effects of weather on historic events and revealing moments in history when the forces of weather intertwine with the forces of human nature to influence the course of history. This is a launch event like no other for The Weather Channel, with repeat episodes and an interactive component at www.weather.com/history that includes a fun history quiz and a chance to win an exciting trip for four in our online sweepstakes. Q: What are some of the most significant historical events that have been influenced by the weather? A: The premiere episode on the space shuttle Challenger recalls the tragic day in recent history that a lot of people remember. The series also focuses on events such as Operation Eagle Claw, which occurred during the Iran-Contra hostage crisis in 1979, and the Battle of the Bulge in World War II, which was a true struggle of man agai