February 26
2012
The Killing of Trayvon Martin
A tragic encounter that sparked a national conversation on race, justice, and self-defense laws in the United States. Read more
1993
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. Read more
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Feb 12
Colgan Air Flight 3407 Crash
A scheduled passenger flight from Newark to Buffalo crashed in Clarence Center, New York, on February 12, 2009, resulting in 50 fatalities and significant changes to airline safety regulations.
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Feb 27
The MV SuperFerry 14 Bombing
A terrorist attack on the passenger ferry MV SuperFerry 14 resulted in one of the deadliest maritime disasters in Philippine history.
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Feb 16
Ash Wednesday Bushfires
The Ash Wednesday bushfires, igniting on February 16, 1983, were catastrophic fires that ravaged Victoria and South Australia, fueled by record drought and high winds, leading to immense loss and subsequent policy reform.
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