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The Storm of the Century: A Historical Overview of the 1993 Superstorm
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The Storm of the Century: A Historical Overview of the 1993 Superstorm

Posted on: July 25, 2025September 16, 2024

The Storm of the Century, also known as the 1993 Superstorm, stands as one of the most significant winter weather events in United States history. From March 12 […]

The Schoolhouse Blizzard of 1888: A Tragic Tale of Nature’s Fury
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The Schoolhouse Blizzard of 1888: A Tragic Tale of Nature’s Fury

Posted on: July 24, 2025September 16, 2024

The Schoolhouse Blizzard of 1888, also known as the Great Blizzard of 1888, is remembered as one of the most severe winter storms in American history. Striking the […]

The New Orient Coal Mine Disaster of 1951: A Tragic Day in West Frankfort, Illinois
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The New Orient Coal Mine Disaster of 1951: A Tragic Day in West Frankfort, Illinois

Posted on: July 23, 2025September 16, 2024

December 21, 1951, began like any other pre-Christmas day in the rural coal mining town of West Frankfort, Illinois. The atmosphere was filled with holiday cheer, especially among […]

The Palos No. 3 Mine Explosion: A Tragic Event in Mining History
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The Palos No. 3 Mine Explosion: A Tragic Event in Mining History

Posted on: July 21, 2025September 16, 2024

On May 5, 1910, a devastating explosion occurred at the Palos No. 3 Mine, located near Birmingham, Alabama. The blast claimed the lives of 83 men inside the […]

The Tragic St. Anthony’s Hospital Fire: A Wake-Up Call for Fire Safety
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The Tragic St. Anthony’s Hospital Fire: A Wake-Up Call for Fire Safety

Posted on: July 19, 2025September 16, 2024

On December 18, 1946, a devastating fire at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Effingham, Illinois, claimed the lives of 77 individuals, marking one of the deadliest hospital fires in […]

The Yacolt Burn: A Historic Wildfire in the Pacific Northwest
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The Yacolt Burn: A Historic Wildfire in the Pacific Northwest

Posted on: July 17, 2025September 16, 2024

The Yacolt Burn, a devastating wildfire that ignited in late August 1902, stands as one of the most significant natural disasters in the history of the Pacific Northwest. […]

Tragedy in San Antonio: The 2022 Migrant Deaths and Their Impact
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Tragedy in San Antonio: The 2022 Migrant Deaths and Their Impact

Posted on: July 15, 2025September 16, 2024

In June 2022, a heartbreaking incident unfolded in San Antonio, Texas, bringing to light the perilous conditions faced by migrants attempting to reach the United States. Fifty-three migrants […]

The Great Flood of 1993: A Historical Overview of One of America’s Worst Natural Disasters
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The Great Flood of 1993: A Historical Overview of One of America’s Worst Natural Disasters

Posted on: July 14, 2025September 16, 2024

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. […]

The Dixon Bridge Disaster of 1873: Tragedy in Illinois
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The Dixon Bridge Disaster of 1873: Tragedy in Illinois

Posted on: July 13, 2025September 16, 2024

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 […]

The Tragic Story of the Dupont Plaza Hotel Arson: How a Labor Dispute Turned Deadly
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The Tragic Story of the Dupont Plaza Hotel Arson: How a Labor Dispute Turned Deadly

Posted on: July 10, 2025September 16, 2024

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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