SWeeps who like reading about history: What is the context of this phrase?

Please use your own knowledge. Do not look it up online.

“Oh, the humanity!”

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DrWatson · 70-79, M

I agree with those who refer to the Hindenburg.

But the phrase has been parodied many times since. I can imagine that some people do not know where the original comes from.