May 1
2012
2012 Assam Ferry Sinking
A tragic ferry accident on the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India, resulted in over 100 deaths and highlighted critical safety issues in rural water transportation. Read more
1919
The May Day Riots of 1919
On May 1, 1919, a peaceful labor demonstration in Cleveland, Ohio, erupted into chaos as police, armed citizens, and ex-soldiers clashed with socialist marchers. The event left two dead, dozens injured, and set the stage for a national crackdown on radicals during the first Red Scare. Read more
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May 18
The 1980 Eruption of Mount St. Helens
On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted in Washington, United States, leading to the largest landslide in recorded history and a powerful lateral blast. The event resulted in 57 deaths and caused extensive environmental and economic damage.
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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 22
The 2015 Texas–Oklahoma Flood and Tornado Outbreak
A historic severe weather event in May 2015 brought devastating floods and destructive tornadoes to Texas and Oklahoma, resulting in significant loss of life and property while shaping future emergency response efforts.
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