Disasters
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The History of Pompeii
Pompeii, an ancient Roman city nestled on the Bay of Naples in southern Italy, holds a unique place in history.…
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Events from History: 31 May 1911
The RMS Titanic, a British passenger liner designed to be the ultimate in luxury and safety, was launched with great…
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Events from History: 18 May 1980
Mount St. Helens, a seemingly dormant volcano in Washington state, roared back to life on May 18th, 1980, in a…
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Events from History: 7 May 1915
The RMS Lusitania, a British luxury liner, became a pivotal figure in World War I when a German U-boat sank…
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Events from History: 6 May 1937
The Hindenburg, a colossal German airship, met a tragic end on May 6th, 1937, in Manchester Township, New Jersey. Three…
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Events from History: 26 April 1986
Shadow Over Chernobyl: The Catastrophe Unfolds In the early hours of April 26, 1986, the world witnessed the worst nuclear…
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Events from History: 18 April 1906
When the Earth Shook: The Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 At 5:12 AM on April 18, 1906, a massive…
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Events from History: 15 April 2019
Flames Over Paris: The Notre Dame Cathedral Fire On April 15, 2019, a catastrophic fire engulfed Notre Dame Cathedral, one…
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Events from History: 13 April 1970
A Narrow Escape: The April 13 Odyssey of Apollo 13 On April 11, 1970, at 13:13 CST, Apollo 13 launched…
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Events from History: 10 April 1815
A Year Without Summer: The Cataclysmic Eruption of Mount Tambora On 10 April 1815, the world witnessed one of the…
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