April 28

The Port Arthur Massacre Apr 28

The Port Arthur Massacre

In 1996, the Port Arthur Massacre marked a devastating moment in Australian history, leading to significant changes in gun laws following a deadly shooting at a historic Tasmania site.

More events for April

KLM Cityhopper Flight 433 Apr 4

KLM Cityhopper Flight 433

A tragic accident involving KLM Cityhopper Flight 433 occurred at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam on April 4, 1994, resulting in three fatalities and a critical examination of airline safety protocols.

2010 Polish Air Force Tu-154 Crash (Smolensk Air Disaster) Apr 10

2010 Polish Air Force Tu-154 Crash (Smolensk Air Disaster)

On April 10, 2010, a Polish Air Force Tupolev Tu-154M carrying President Lech KaczyƄski and 95 others crashed in dense fog near Smolensk, Russia, killing all aboard. The passengers were en route to a 70th-anniversary commemoration of the Katyn massacre. The disaster plunged Poland into mourning, upended its leadership, and led to prolonged investigations, reforms, and controversy that continue to reverberate in Polish-Russian relations.

Southern Airways Flight 242 Crash Apr 4

Southern Airways Flight 242 Crash

On April 4, 1977, Southern Airways Flight 242 encountered a severe thunderstorm and crashed near New Hope, Georgia, resulting in 72 fatalities and significant changes in airline safety protocols.