May 7
2002
China Northern Airlines Flight 6136 Crash
On May 7, 2002, a tragic crash over Bohai Bay, China, ended the lives of all 112 aboard China Northern Airlines Flight 6136, highlighting issues in aviation safety after a passenger's act of arson caused the disaster. Read more
1991
Bright Sparklers Fireworks Disaster
A catastrophic explosion at a fireworks factory in Malaysia on May 7, 1991, resulted in 26 deaths, over 100 injuries, and significant property damage, prompting stricter safety regulations. Read more
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May 9
1996 Kaspiysk bombing
On May 9, 1996, a bomb exploded during Victory Day commemorations in Kaspiysk, Dagestan, killing around 68 people and wounding roughly 200. The blast struck a stadium or parade ground crowded with veterans, soldiers, and their families, and remains a painful, contested chapter in the North Caucasus conflicts of the 1990s.
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May 22
Gansu Ultramarathon Disaster
In May 2021, 21 runners died after a sudden storm struck the Yellow River Stone Forest ultramarathon in Gansu Province, China. The tragedy revealed fatal flaws in race safety and transformed the future of endurance sports events across the country.
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May 13
Sennichi Department Store Building Fire
On May 13, 1972, a devastating fire tore through the Sennichi Building in Osaka, Japan, claiming 118 lives. The disaster prompted significant reforms in fire safety standards.
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