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 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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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 […]
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Pan Am Flight 103: The Lockerbie Bombing that Shook the World
On December 21, 1988, Pan Am Flight 103, a Boeing 747 bound for New York, was brought down by an explosive device over the small town of Lockerbie, […]
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The Great Hinckley Fire of 1894: A Tragic Wildfire in Minnesota’s History
On September 1, 1894, the town of Hinckley, Minnesota, was engulfed in one of the deadliest wildfires in U.S. history. Known as the Great Hinckley Fire, this catastrophic […]
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The Hawks Nest Tunnel Disaster: A Forgotten Tragedy of American Industry
The Hawks Nest Tunnel disaster stands as one of the deadliest industrial tragedies in American history, yet it remains an often overlooked chapter. Occurring during the construction of […]