April 1
2001
The Hainan Island Incident
A mid-air collision on April 1, 2001, near Hainan Island in the South China Sea, sparked a significant diplomatic standoff between the United States and China. Read more
1873
The Sinking of the SS Atlantic
The catastrophic wreck of the SS Atlantic in 1873 near Marrs Head, Nova Scotia, marks one of the deadliest maritime disasters of the time, highlighting dire flaws in navigation and safety protocols. Read more
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