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The event that aired on NBC’s The Story Behind the Story involving Mary Babnik Brown occurred around 1990-1991. This segment highlighted her significant contribution during World War II, where she donated her untreated hair to be used in the Norden bombsights, which were crucial for bombing accuracy. The story illustrated her patriotism and the unique role her hair played in military history.

For more details, you can refer to sources such as the Wikipedia page dedicated to Mary Babnik Brown here and additional context from the Museum of Aviation here.