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On this day in 1952, a dense fog settled over the city of London, England. Although the city was accustomed to thick fogs, this one was denser and longer lasting than any seen previously. The fog mixed with chimney smoke, vehicle exhaust, and other pollutants, which blanketed the city. The absence of significant wind prevented its dispersal and it hovered over London for four days. Initially, there was no great panic, as the city was renowned for its fog. However, in the weeks that followed, statistics compiled by medical services found that the fog had killed over 4,000 people. Today we have a cover of The Magnetic Fields' song All The Umbrellas In London by LINDA SMITH.