June 19
Jun 19
2007 al-Khilani Mosque Bombing
On June 19, 2007, a suicide truck bomb detonated outside Baghdad’s historic al-Khilani Mosque, killing at least 78 worshippers and injuring over 200, in one of the deadliest attacks on a Shia religious site during the height of Iraq’s sectarian violence.
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Jun 21
The 1990 Manjil–Rudbar Earthquake
On June 21, 1990, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck northern Iran, devastating the towns of Manjil, Rudbar, and surrounding areas. The disaster killed more than 35,000 people, injured tens of thousands, and left hundreds of thousands homeless, exposing critical weaknesses in building standards and emergency response systems.
Jun 5
2009 Hermosillo Daycare Center Fire
On June 5, 2009, a fire engulfed the ABC Daycare Center in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, claiming the lives of 49 children and injuring dozens more. The tragedy exposed deep failures in safety standards, regulatory oversight, and public accountability, sparking lasting reforms and a national reckoning over child welfare.
Jun 1
The Sinking of Dongfang zhi Xing
The capsizing of the Dongfang zhi Xing on the Yangtze River during a violent storm led to one of modern China's most devastating maritime disasters.