April 14

The 1944 Bombay Explosion Apr 14

The 1944 Bombay Explosion

On April 14, 1944, a catastrophic fire aboard the SS Fort Stikine at Bombay’s Victoria Dock triggered two massive explosions, killing at least 800 people and devastating a wide swath of the city. The disaster destroyed ships, infrastructure, and homes, exposed failures in wartime logistics, and led to life-saving changes in port safety.

The Sinking of the RMS Titanic Apr 14

The Sinking of the RMS Titanic

In April 1912, the RMS Titanic, the largest passenger liner of its time, sank on its maiden voyage after hitting an iceberg, leading to the deaths of approximately 1,500 people.

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