May 30
1972
The Lod Airport Massacre
An act of international terrorism by the Japanese Red Army at Lod Airport in Israel on May 30, 1972, left 26 dead and 80 injured, triggering global changes in airport security. Read more
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May 5
Kenya Airways Flight 507 Crash
A tragic aviation disaster involving Kenya Airways Flight 507 occurred in 2007, claiming 114 lives when the Boeing 737-800 crashed shortly after takeoff from Douala, Cameroon, due to pilot error in challenging weather conditions.
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May 21
2014 Taipei Metro Attack
The deadly attack on the Taipei Metro in 2014 marked a turning point in public safety measures and mental health discussions in Taiwan.
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May 22
The 2011 Joplin Tornado
The 2011 Joplin Tornado, which struck Joplin, Missouri, on May 22, was one of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history, with catastrophic effects on the local community and infrastructure.
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