May 28
2016
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. Read more
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May 25
American Airlines Flight 191 Crash
The deadliest aviation disaster in U.S. history at the time occurred when American Airlines Flight 191 crashed shortly after takeoff from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, due to the detachment of its left engine.
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May 26
I-40 Bridge Disaster
The tragic collapse of the I-40 Bridge over the Arkansas River near Webbers Falls, Oklahoma, in May 2002 led to significant loss of life and economic disruption, highlighting critical infrastructural vulnerabilities.
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May 30
The Lod Airport Massacre
An act of international terrorism by the Japanese Red Army at Lod Airport in Israel on May 30, 1972, left 26 dead and 80 injured, triggering global changes in airport security.
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