May 19
2016
EgyptAir Flight 804 Crash
The EgyptAir Flight 804 crash occurred on May 19, 2016, when the aircraft disappeared over the Mediterranean Sea, resulting in the tragic loss of all 66 people on board. Read more
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May 21
The 2003 Boumerdès Earthquake
On May 21, 2003, a massive earthquake struck Boumerdès, Algeria, revealing the precarious intersection of natural disaster risk and rapid urban development, leading to significant loss and prompting lasting changes in building practices.
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May 14
The 2022 Buffalo Shooting
A racially motivated mass shooting at Tops Friendly Markets in Buffalo, New York, on May 14, 2022, highlighted issues of violent extremism and necessitated community and national responses to address hate and improve safety.
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May 9
Accra Sports Stadium Disaster
On May 9, 2001, a football match between Ghana’s fiercest rivals ended in tragedy, claiming at least 126 lives in Africa’s worst stadium disaster to date.
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