The Great Flood of 1993 stands as one of the most catastrophic floods in United States history, impacting the Midwestern region, particularly the Mississippi and Missouri river basins. […]
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The Dixon Bridge Disaster of 1873: Tragedy in Illinois
On May 4, 1873, the small town of Dixon, Illinois witnessed a tragedy that would change the course of public safety standards in America. Known as the Dixon […]
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The 1899 New Richmond Tornado: Wisconsin’s Deadliest Twister
On the evening of June 12, 1899, the small town of New Richmond, Wisconsin, was forever changed when one of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history tore through […]
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The Tragic Collapse of the Knickerbocker Theatre: A Dark Day in Washington, D.C. History
The Knickerbocker Theatre in Washington, D.C., was once a symbol of the city’s vibrant arts scene, drawing thousands of patrons for movies and performances. However, the theater is […]
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The Tragic Story of the Dupont Plaza Hotel Arson: How a Labor Dispute Turned Deadly
On December 31, 1986, a devastating fire engulfed the Dupont Plaza Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico, leaving 97 people dead and injuring over 140 others. What was […]
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The Tragic Legacy of Pan Am Flight 214: A Turning Point in Aviation Safety
On the night of December 8, 1963, Pan Am Flight 214 suffered a catastrophic accident that would change the face of aviation safety forever. The disaster not only […]
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The 1977 Johnstown Flood: A City Struck by Disaster
On the night of July 19, 1977, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, was once again devastated by a catastrophic flood, marking the third major disaster in the city’s history. Known for […]
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Korean Air Flight 801: A Tragic Descent into Guam’s Hillside
On August 6, 1997, Korean Air Flight 801, a scheduled flight from Seoul, South Korea, to Guam, tragically crashed into a hillside during its final approach to Antonio […]
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The 1983 Beirut Barracks Bombings: A Tragic Turning Point in U.S. Military History
On October 23, 1983, one of the deadliest terrorist attacks on U.S. military forces shook the world. Two suicide truck bombings targeted American and French peacekeeping forces in […]
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The 1909 Cherry Mine Disaster: A Tragedy that Changed Coal Mining Safety
On November 13, 1909, a small mining town in Illinois became the site of one of the deadliest coal mining disasters in American history. The Cherry Mine, operated […]