February 6
2018
2018 Hualien Earthquake
A devastating 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck near Hualien City, Taiwan, on February 6, 2018, causing significant destruction and loss of life. Read more
2016
2016 Southern Taiwan Earthquake
A devastating earthquake struck southern Taiwan in February 2016, leading to significant casualties and uncovering flaws in building construction, prompting widespread reforms. Read more
1958
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. Read more
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Feb 7
Black Saturday Bushfires
The Black Saturday Bushfires of February 7, 2009, in Victoria, Australia, marked one of the deadliest and most destructive fire events in the nation's history, driven by extreme weather and resulting in immense human, environmental, and economic tolls.
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Feb 15
Sabena Flight 548 Crash
On February 15, 1961, Sabena Flight 548, a Boeing 707, crashed near Brussels, Belgium, claiming the lives of all on board, including the U.S. figure skating team.
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Feb 21
Springhill mining disasters
The town of Springhill, Nova Scotia, was defined by coal — and by three catastrophic moments that punctured that identity: the firedamp and coal‑dust explosion of February 21, 1891; the seismic “bump” beneath No. 2 Colliery on November 1, 1956; and the far‑reaching bump and dramatic rescue that began on October 23, 1958. Each disaster exposed the same hidden hazard — deep seams and shifting rock — and left a community changed forever.
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