July 26
2016
The Sagamihara Stabbings
On the night of July 25, 2016, the serene atmosphere of Tsukui Yamayuri En, a care facility for people with intellectual disabilities in Sagamihara, Japan, was shattered by a brutal attack carried out by a former employee, Satoshi Uematsu. This horrific event resulted in the deaths of 19 residents and left 26 others injured, marking it as one of the most tragic mass killings in Japan’s post-war history. Read more
2005
The Maharashtra Floods of 2005
On July 26, 2005, Mumbai, India’s bustling financial capital, was brought to its knees by one of the most catastrophic floods in the nation’s history. Unprecedented monsoon rains overwhelmed the city’s infrastructure, leading to widespread devastation, significant loss of life, and a severe economic blow. This narrative chronicles the events of that fateful day, the ensuing chaos, and the long road to recovery. Read more
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