August 7

On August 11, 2017, tragedy struck near Alexandria, Egypt, as a catastrophic train collision at Khorshid station claimed the lives of 41 people and injured over 179 others. The accident underscored long-standing issues with Egypt’s railway infrastructure, sparking a national outcry and calls for reform.

In August 1973, a seemingly routine bank robbery in Stockholm turned into an international spectacle, capturing the world's attention and giving rise to the term "Stockholm Syndrome." Over the course of six tense days, the bond between captors and hostages defied expectations, challenging the boundaries of fear, survival, and human connection.

On August 4, 1993, China Airlines Flight 605, an Airbus A300 series twin‑engine wide‑body airliner on a scheduled flight from Taipei to Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Airport, touched down long and fast in heavy rain and gusting winds. The aircraft was unable to stop on the wet runway, overran runway 13, and came to rest near the seawall. Passengers and crew evacuated; several people were injured and the airframe was substantially damaged. Investigators later pointed to an unstable approach, adverse weather, and reduced braking effectiveness on a contaminated runway as primary contributors.