December 14
Comayagua Prison Fire
A devastating fire in February 2012 at a Honduran prison claimed 361 lives, highlighting severe issues in the country's penitentiary system.
Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting
On December 14, 2012, the quiet town of Newtown, Connecticut, was shattered by one of the deadliest school shootings in American history. The perpetrator, Adam Lanza, took the lives of 20 young children and six adult staff members at Sandy Hook Elementary School. This tragic event left a lasting impact on the community, the nation, and the ongoing debates around gun control and mental health.
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