May 25
1979
American Airlines Flight 191 Crash
The deadliest aviation disaster in U.S. history at the time occurred when American Airlines Flight 191 crashed shortly after takeoff from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, due to the detachment of its left engine. Read more
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May 14
The 2022 Buffalo Shooting
A racially motivated mass shooting at Tops Friendly Markets in Buffalo, New York, on May 14, 2022, highlighted issues of violent extremism and necessitated community and national responses to address hate and improve safety.
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May 19
EgyptAir Flight 804 Crash
The EgyptAir Flight 804 crash occurred on May 19, 2016, when the aircraft disappeared over the Mediterranean Sea, resulting in the tragic loss of all 66 people on board.
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May 5
1930 Bago Earthquake
The 1930 Bago Earthquake, striking near the city of Bago in Burma, wrought widespread destruction and resulted in over 500 deaths. This calamitous event underscored the seismic vulnerability of the region under British colonial rule.
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