1. Fact: The Attack Occurred on December 7, 1941
On December 7, 1941, the Japanese launched a surprise attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, resulting in over 2,400 American casualties and leading the United States to enter World War II. President Franklin D. Roosevelt famously described the day as “a date which will live in infamy” in his address to Congress on December 8, 1941 (archives.gov). For a detailed timeline of the events, refer to the Britannica article on the attack.
