February 16
1998
China Airlines Flight 676 Crash
The tragedy of China Airlines Flight 676 unfolded in 1998 when an international passenger flight from Bali to Taipei met a catastrophic end while attempting to land in adverse weather conditions. All 196 onboard perished, along with seven on the ground. The investigation unveiled crucial lapses in flight handling during a go-around maneuver. Read more
1983
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. Read more
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Feb 25
Hesston Shootings
A tragic mass shooting at Excel Industries in Kansas, carried out by employee Cedric Ford, left three dead and fourteen injured, testing community resilience and sparking debate on workplace safety and gun laws.
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Feb 4
TransAsia Airways Flight 235 Crash
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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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