February 24
2004
The 2004 Al Hoceima Earthquake
A devastating earthquake struck the coastal city of Al Hoceima, Morocco on February 24, 2004, causing significant loss of life and property damage, and prompting reforms in disaster preparedness. Read more
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Feb 26
1993 World Trade Center bombing
The 1993 World Trade Center bombing marked one of the first major terrorist attacks on American soil, orchestrated by Islamic terrorists led by Ramzi Yousef. Designed to cause large-scale destruction, the attack killed six people and injured over a thousand, underscoring vulnerabilities in public safety and prompting significant security reforms.
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Feb 17
2015 Haiti Carnival Stampede
The 2015 Haiti Carnival Stampede resulted in 18 deaths and over 78 injuries after an electrical accident triggered a panic.
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Feb 6
The Munich Air Disaster
The tragic crash of British European Airways Flight 609 on February 6, 1958, profoundly impacted the football world, especially Manchester United, due to the loss of key players, staff, and journalists.
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