May 10
2011
1996 Mount Everest Disaster
In May 1996, Mount Everest saw a tragic loss of eight climbers over two days, marking one of the deadliest seasons on the mountain. The disaster shed light on overcrowding and the risks associated with commercial expeditions. Read more
1997
The 1997 Qayen Earthquake
A devastating earthquake struck Iran's Khorasan Province on May 10, 1997, causing immense destruction and highlighting the region's vulnerability to seismic activity. Read more
1993
The Kader Toy Factory Fire
The 1993 Kader Toy Factory fire in Thailand was a devastating industrial disaster that claimed 188 lives and became a catalyst for global reform in factory safety standards. Read more
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May 27
Explosion of HMS Princess Irene
The catastrophic explosion of HMS Princess Irene in 1915, a former luxury liner turned Royal Navy minelayer, led to significant loss of life and changed munitions handling in the British Navy.
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May 9
1996 Kaspiysk bombing
On May 9, 1996, a bomb exploded during Victory Day commemorations in Kaspiysk, Dagestan, killing around 68 people and wounding roughly 200. The blast struck a stadium or parade ground crowded with veterans, soldiers, and their families, and remains a painful, contested chapter in the North Caucasus conflicts of the 1990s.
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May 28
The Death of Harambe at the Cincinnati Zoo
The fatal shooting of Harambe, a 17-year-old western lowland gorilla, by Cincinnati Zoo staff on May 28, 2016, after a three-year-old boy fell into his enclosure, sparked global debate on zoo safety, parental responsibility, and animal rights, leaving a lasting impact on popular culture and zoo practices worldwide.
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