April 22
1997
Haouch Khemisti Massacre
The Haouch Khemisti massacre was a brutal attack on a small Algerian village during the civil war, highlighting the era's extreme violence and insecurity. Read more
1992
The 1992 Guadalajara Explosions
A catastrophic series of explosions in Guadalajara's Analco district, ignited by a gasoline leak, caused massive devastation on April 22, 1992, leading to significant casualties and long-term changes in safety regulations. Read more
1974
Pan Am Flight 812 Crash
On April 22, 1974, Pan Am Flight 812, a Boeing 707 en route from Hong Kong to Sydney via Bali, tragically crashed into a mountain near Denpasar, Indonesia, claiming 117 lives. Read more
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Apr 14
The 1944 Bombay Explosion
On April 14, 1944, a catastrophic fire aboard the SS Fort Stikine at Bombay’s Victoria Dock triggered two massive explosions, killing at least 800 people and devastating a wide swath of the city. The disaster destroyed ships, infrastructure, and homes, exposed failures in wartime logistics, and led to life-saving changes in port safety.
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Apr 5
Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster
On April 5, 2010, a massive explosion ripped through the Upper Big Branch coal mine in Montcoal, West Virginia, killing 29 miners. The deadliest U.S. mine accident in decades, it exposed deep failings in mine safety practices and corporate responsibility, ultimately transforming regulation and accountability in the coal industry.
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Apr 14
The Sinking of the RMS Titanic
In April 1912, the RMS Titanic, the largest passenger liner of its time, sank on its maiden voyage after hitting an iceberg, leading to the deaths of approximately 1,500 people.
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