April 16
2014
2014 South Korean Ferry Disaster
A tragic maritime disaster that claimed 304 lives, highlighting systemic failures aboard a South Korean ferry and prompting widespread national reform. Read more
2007
The Virginia Tech Shooting
On April 16, 2007, Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, became the scene of one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history when senior student Seung-Hui Cho killed 32 people and injured 17 others before taking his own life. Read more
1947
Texas City Disaster
The Texas City Disaster of April 16, 1947, was a catastrophic industrial explosion that led to nearly 600 fatalities and extensive destruction, redefining safety regulations for hazardous materials globally. Read more
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